N Srinivasan-backed Laxman Sivaramakrishnan rejected by BCCI for selector's post: Report

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan reportedly filed an application to join India’s national selection panel recently. However, if multiple reports are to be believed, n his application has been rejected by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). position of BCCI chairman of selectors is currently up for grabs as former India cricketer MSK Prasad completed his tenure in vember 2019 and is w on an extension.  

Also Read | BCCI's Request To Postpone ICC Board Meeting Due To IPL 2020 Rejected

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan reportedly rejected by BCCI for chief selector's post

Apart from Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, likes of Ajit Agarkar, Venkatesh Prasad, Rajesh Chauhan, Nayan Mongia, Chetan Chauhan, Nikhil Chopra, Abey Kuruvilla also have applied for post. While Sivaramakrishnan is w reportedly out of race, BCCI is expected to forward shortlisted names to Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) after a board meeting on February 16.

Also Read | N Srinivasan To Represent BCCI; Board To Get $372 Million From ICC

A Bengaluru-based news outlet confirmed with sources close to former cricketer that he applied for same by sending an email to BCCI itself. However, a BCCI source recently claimed that y received such application. turn of events for retired spinner has been deemed mysterious by several media outlets as Laxman Sivaramakrishnan is essentially backed by members of South Zone such as Tamil Nadu strongman Narayanaswami Srinivasan.

Also Read | N Srinivasan Exudes Confidence In Dhoni's Future; Sets Timeline Of His Career

Sivaramakrishnan is an India Cements employee and is inextricably linked with Srinivasan, who is Managing Director of company. N Srinivasan-led India Cements is also primary owner of popular Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). esteemed commentator can often be seen commentating for official broadcaster of IPL on various matches involving Chennai-based T20 team.

Also Read | IPL 2020: KKR Sweat Over Pravin Tambe's Participation Being Put In Doubt By BCCI

IPL 2020: road ahead for CSK

Meanwhile, IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence on March 29. In previous edition, CSK lost to Mumbai Indians in a nail-biting final. MS Dhoni-led line-up previous won title in 2010, 2011 and 2018 editions.

Also Read | IPL 2020: CSK Reportedly Reveals MS Dhoni's Arrival Date At Training Camp In Chennai