Aashish Kapoor to replace Prasad in junior selection committee

The former off-spinner joins Gyanendra Pandey and Rakesh Parikh in the All-India Junior Selection Committee.

A former off spinner, Aashish Kapoor played four Tests and 17 ODIs for India, including the 1996 ICC World Cup.

Former India player Aashish Kapoor has replaced Venkatesh Prasad in the three-member All-India Junior Selection Committee.

The other two members of the selection panel include Gyanendra Pandey and Rakesh Parikh.

A former off spinner, Kapoor played four Tests and 17 ODIs for India, including the 1996 ICC World Cup. He has also played 128 first-class games and 93 List A matches.

In a press release issued by the BCCI, Mr. CK Khanna, Acting President of the BCCI, congratulated Mr. Kapoor, saying “I wish him all the very best for this endeavour. I am sure he has a lot to offer when it comes to being a part of the junior selection committee with his varied expertise and experience in the game. India have a rich talent pool and it is important to identify the talent at a young age and nurture them."