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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Davangere: An incident of stabbing a youth to death has been reported in the outskirts of Obajjihalli in Davangere.

The victim, identified as Sandeep (25), hailing from Budal Road in the city, was allegedly attacked and killed by unknown assailants last night.

Local police immediately responded to the incident, with police initiating measures to arrest the suspects. District Superintendent of Police Uma Prashant personally oversaw the investigation, conducting an on-site inspection.