Parvinder Awana Appointed Chairperson of BCCI Junior Selection Committee

Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairperson of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Junior Selection Committee. The appointment was announced by the board on Friday, October 23, 2026, following a selection process that included interviews conducted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).

Awana’s appointment gives the former international cricketer a key role in identifying and selecting emerging talent for India’s junior cricket teams. He will work alongside committee members Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and Arjun Yadav, while a fifth member is expected to be appointed shortly.

Cricket Advisory Committee Recommends Awana

Awana’s name was recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape after an interview process. The new panel will oversee an important part of India’s age-group cricket pathway, helping identify players who could progress to higher levels of the game.

The Junior Selection Committee is responsible for selecting teams and assessing young players across domestic and international age-group cricket. Its work contributes to building depth and preparing future players for India’s senior teams.

Parvinder Awana’s Cricket Career

Awana represented India in two T20 internationals and built a substantial record in domestic cricket. He played 62 first-class matches and claimed 191 wickets, establishing himself as an experienced fast bowler.

During his playing career, Awana represented Delhi, India A and Rest of India. He also played in the Indian Premier League for Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings, appearing in 33 IPL matches.

His experience across domestic, representative and international cricket provides a foundation for his new responsibilities in talent identification and selection.

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Experience in Coaching and Player Development

After retiring from professional cricket, Awana moved into coaching and worked with Delhi’s Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 teams. He also contributed to India Under-19 and various BCCI and Centre of Excellence high-performance programmes.

This experience with developing cricketers is particularly relevant to the junior selection role, which involves evaluating young players and supporting their progression through the age-group system.

Other Members of the Junior Selection Committee

The newly announced panel includes Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and Arjun Yadav alongside Awana.

Das, a former fast bowler who represented Assam and Goa, played 49 first-class matches and later worked as India Under-19 bowling coach and with Uttarakhand’s Ranji Trophy team.

Patel represented Gujarat and Baroda and gained coaching experience across under-19, under-23 and senior teams. He was head coach of Baroda’s Under-23 side during the 2025–26 season.

Yadav represented India A and played 83 first-class matches. He was also part of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning squad in 2000 and later coached Hyderabad’s senior and Under-23 teams. He has served as a BCCI match referee since 2022.

A fifth committee member is expected to be named in due course.

What This Means for Indian Junior Cricket

The Junior Selection Committee plays an important role in shaping India’s future cricket talent. Its responsibilities include selecting age-group teams, assessing players, and helping strengthen the country’s pool of emerging cricketers.

With Awana bringing both playing and coaching experience to the position, the committee will be tasked with identifying promising players and supporting the development of India’s next generation of cricketers.