Sharath recalls five-year ‘fruitful journey’ as a national selector
S. Sharath reflects on his five-year tenure as a national cricket selector, highlighting successes including World Cup victories for junior and senior squads. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, mental resilience, and evolving team combinations in the role of a selector.
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Sharath recalls five-year ‘fruitful journey’ as a national selector center Sharath says he is blessed to have worked with legends like Dravid. THE HINDU ARCHIVES https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qv566f/article71624336.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_HS_1050_Buchi_Babu_C_2_1_GO907FLM.jpg VINO JOHN BCCI under 19 XI batsmen Rahul Dravid and S. Sharath in a mid wicket conference during the quarter finals of the MRF - Buchi Babu invitation cricket match against TNCA XI at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Madras on August 16, 1991. PHOTO: THE HINDU ARCHIVES CHENNAI For the last five years, S. Sharath has been a key member of the Indian cricket set-up, serving twice as chairman of the junior committee and three years as a senior selector. During his stints, the India under-19 team won World Cups in 2022 and 2026, and he also helped select the senior squads that won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
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