Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has been appointed chairman of India’s selection committee, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said today.The senior selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, had initially been sacked in November after India were knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the semifinals in Australia.

Sharma was reappointed earlier this year but resigned in February following a sting operation where he made allegations such as players taking injections to recover faster from injuries and playing even though they were not match-fit.

Agarkar was recently a coach with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals but parted ways after this year’s tournament.