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Parvinder Awana Appointed Chairman of BCCI Junior Selection Committee: In a major overhaul of its domestic and junior cricket structure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former fast bowler Parvinder Awana as the new chairman of the Junior Selection Committee. The BCCI officially announced the appointment of the 40-year-old former pacer on October 23. For Awana who rose from the village of Haraula in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to reach the IPL and the Indian national team this marks a significant new beginning in cricket administration.
Who is Parvinder Awana? From Haraula Village to Team India
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Hailing from Haraula village in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Parvinder Awana was known for his fast bowling in domestic cricket and the IPL, earning him the nickname 'Haraula Express'. In 2004, Awana won the 'ESPN Mahindra Scorpio Speedster' talent hunt, where he was identified as the fastest bowler. Following this impressive performance, he was given a unique opportunity to train in Australia under the guidance of legendary former fast bowler Damien Fleming. Building on his stellar domestic cricket record, he made his mark in the IPL and eventually earned a spot in the Indian national team.
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Parvinder Awana’s International Cricket Career
Parvinder Awana made his international debut on December 20, 2012, in a T20 match against England in Pune. His second appearance came in Mumbai, which was the final match of that two-game T20 series against England. However, due to stiff competition and limited opportunities, he was unable to retain his place in the team for the long term. Following this, in 2018, at the age of just 31, he announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.
Members of the New BCCI Junior Selection Committee
The new Junior Selection Committee announced by the BCCI includes Parvinder Awana alongside other experienced cricketers. Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel, and N. Arjun Yadav have been appointed as members of this committee, with each assigned responsibility for a specific zone. Under the chairmanship of Awana, this new committee will work to identify young, talented cricketers from across the country and help them progress.
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