“BCCI appointed Chetan Sharma as the Old* chairman of the selection committee,” Twitter reacts as governing body announces All-India Senior Men Selection Committee

Chetan Sharma was earlier fired as the chairman of the selection committee.

Ankit SinghSaturday January 7, 2023

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Fans on Twitter reacted after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) retained Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors. They were disappointed with the decision and took a dig at governing body, saying

BCCI retains Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors

In what has been the latest development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (7th January) named the national selection committee of the Indian team. The governing body retained Chetan Sharma as the chairman of the selectors.

Whereas Shiv Sunder Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath are also part of the community. A total of 600 applicants applied for the posts out of which 5 were selected.

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) which we’re headed by Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik shortlisted the candidates following which the interview was conducted.

Releasing the official statement, BCCI said, “CAC shortlisted 11 individuals for personal interviews. Based on the interviews, the Committee has recommended the following candidates for the Senior Men’s National Selection Committee.

1) Chetan Sharma

2) Shiv Sundar Das

3) Subroto Banerjee

4) Salil Ankola

5) Sridharan Sharath

The committee further recommended Mr Chetan Sharma for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee.”

Fans on Twitter react as BCCI retains Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors

As BCCI retained Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They expressed their disappointment with the decision and take a jibe at the governing body, saying that BCCI appointed Chetan Sharma as the Old* chairman of the selection committee. Here are some of the reactions:

Ah shit here we go again 😂😂 https://t.co/d6QGgPm0uh

— Abhi thakur (@_anonymous_5i) January 7, 2023

Chetan Sharma be like https://t.co/8cibn9kNkY pic.twitter.com/ZkIfUD3p9o

— Shubham Goel (@shubhamg23) January 7, 2023

Why did the fire him at all 😂😂🤪#BCCI #BCCISelectionCommittee https://t.co/WykVXp9AJy

— Anmol Mohta (@anmolmohta24) January 7, 2023

Why selection committee was sacked then? #BCCI https://t.co/YfDv3qVthw

— Ayush Rohilla (@AyushRo63936997) January 7, 2023

It's anything but new, my man. Hope that the results for Team India will be new. https://t.co/eKzw0Yu0Ta

— AJN (@LifeIsAnElation) January 7, 2023

Sacked earlier now appointed once again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭 https://t.co/bM3qVBy0li

— Harsh Er (@ErHarsh6) January 7, 2023

Back again to ruin the system https://t.co/5ky5hxUrBN

— Jesal patel (@Jesalpa31578973) January 7, 2023

Shame https://t.co/q0E3jD9AUt

— Ayush (@ayushstweets) January 7, 2023

The man who led the committee which-
Chose Mystery spinner over in form Chahal in T20 world cup 2021
Forgot to add hanuma vihari for SA test series 2021-22
Rushed bumrah back from injury
Is back again 🎉🎉 https://t.co/dXjwV5dzGk

— Samarth Agrawal (@SamarthAgrawal_) January 7, 2023

Then why did the BCCI sack him and the entire selection committee? https://t.co/44f7kmBgsr

— करन छा़वडी (@Karan_Gurjar7) January 7, 2023

What a joke https://t.co/pbVkbajfNp

— Pankil Sheth (@PankilSheth19) January 7, 2023

The greatest comeback story https://t.co/thJt4n5OmE

— Dr.Shalin Shah (@GuyThatbrown) January 7, 2023

Good bye @BCCI i just hope & pray u wil lose all icc tournaments & matches.. keep taking us for granted https://t.co/f6G51YxUeL

— Manasika alasata (@6eChaithu) January 7, 2023

Who's "old" to say "new". When the same guy is removed and re-appointed what's the point in being removed or calling him "new" chairman of selection. RIP ICT in 2023😵‍💫 https://t.co/Buw4bCElsE

— Mani Viratfied 👑💙 (@MViratfied) January 7, 2023