Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men's Selection Committee. Agarkar, who had an illustrious career representing the Indian cricket team, will now play a crucial role in shaping the future of Indian cricket as the head of the selection committee.

The decision was announced by the BCCI on Wednesday, recognizing Agarkar's valuable experience and understanding of the game. As the chairman, he will be responsible for leading a panel of selectors in identifying and picking the best talent for the national team across different formats of the game.

Ajit Agarkar, known for his excellent performances with both bat and ball during his playing days, brings a wealth of cricketing knowledge to his new role. He played 26 Tests, 191 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and four Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for India, showcasing his versatility as an all-rounder.

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Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for Tamil and asserted that all efforts are on to take the language across the world and asked the Tamil Nadu government to impart medical education in Tamil medium to benefit the poor.

In his address after laying foundation stone and dedicating to the nation projects cumulatively worth over Rs 8,300 crore, Modi, on the occasion of Ram Navami said Lord Ram's good governance is the foundation for nation building.

Inaugurating the new Pamban bridge here, he said it was the country's first vertical lift railway sea bridge.

Modi said efforts were on to take Tamil language, heritage to all corners of the world.

Without naming anyone, Modi said he gets letters from leaders of Tamil Nadu and "they do not sign in Tamil.

"At least put your signature in Tamil."

Further, he batted for teaching medicine in Tamil medium in the state so that students from poor families are benefitted. The PM, referring to beneficiaries from the state in respect of several initiatives said despite increased allocation to Tamil Nadu, some "cry" over funds.