Parthiv Patel hasn't applied for national selector's position | PC- XThe BCCI is looking for the next chief selector for the Men in Blue, with Pragyan Ojha currently filling in on interim basis. Earlier, it was understood that the former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel is being considered, but the Gujarat Titans batting coach hasn't applied for the national selector's position.Nearly a month ago, the Indian board had invited applications for selector's position after Ajit Agarkar's tenure officially came to an end.Parthiv Patel not running for the national selector's job?According to PTI's Kushan Sarkar, Parthiv Patel, who was once touted as the next Chairman of Selectors, hasn't applied for the national selector job, with the deadline closed on October 14."Former India keeper Parthiv Patel, who was widely believed to be the man from West Zone as national selector has "NOT" applied for the post till now. Today is deadline for application unless BCCI extends it," the journalist said on his X post.ALSO READParthiv Patel Reveals He Was Offered RCB Captaincy But Then Came The TwistParthiv has played 25 Tests for India, which is one more than the interim Chief Selector Pragyan Ojha. So, if the former wicketkeeper applies and is shortlisted by the BCCI, he would become the next Chairperson of Selectors as per the Indian board’s norms. However, by the means of it, it seems that the Gujarat-based former cricketer is not looking at a position at the BCCI, but would continue at the Gujarat Titans under the Ashish Nehra helm. Nevertheless, Parthiv last played for India in 2018, featuring in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20Is, racking up 1706 international runs, including 10 half-centuries. He retired from professional cricket in 2021, before starting a career as a coach and broadcaster. Ramesh Power applies for senior selector's job, not for junior selector's postIn other news, after Ajit Agarkar left his position, a West Zone selector opening emerged. Thus, a couple of names from Mumbai's circuit are coming up, if reports are to be believed. According to Kushan Sarkar, former international Mumbai-based spinner Ramesh Powar has applied for the position. Additionally, the PTI journalist added that the former Indian Women's coach hasn't applied for the junior selector's position. "Ramesh Powar is the most suitable candidate for national selector's post. Dont think he applied for junior selector's position," the journalist posted on his social media. Powar played two Test matches and 31 ODIs for India, taking 40 wickets. Moreover, he also served as the head coach of the Indian women's team in two stints from 2018 to 2022, during which the Commonwealth Games silver medal was the biggest achievement under his tenure. ALSO READT Natarajan Traded To SRH, Zeeshan Ansari Moves To Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL 2027
