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- Updated: May 27, 2016
Bangladesh’s chief selector Faruque Ahmed has said that he is reluctant to continue in his post if the BCB approves the proposed expansion of the selection committee during their next board meeting, which is likely to be held next week.
The BCB’s working committee had proposed changes after a meeting on Thursday. According to their recommendation, the new selection panel will consist of four selectors, the national team’s head coach and manager, as well as the chairman of the cricket operations committee, who is likely to head the panel.
“I think if this recommendation is passed, it will bring to an end a good system of selection that we have been following for a long time. If this new system is adapted by the board, I won’t stay,” Faruque told Dhaka-based The Daily Star.
Faruque also stated that although he hadn’t reached a final decision, he may make a statement soon. When asked why he wanted to resign, Faruque reasoned that the independence of the selection panel will be compromised once the expansion takes place.
“Do you think the selection committee will remain an independent body? I will let you know what I decide soon,” Faruque told ESPNcricinfo on Friday.
In the existing system, the three selectors pick a squad, which …
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