4 major changes in the draft BCCI Constitution approved by Supreme Court

#3 No. of Selectors

The Lodha Committee had recommended restricting the number of selectors in the selection committee to three from five on the grounds that it will be more compact and effective. The Court, however, was not convinced with this recommendation and expressed the need of a broad-based selection committee. It held that the number of selectors in the selection committee be increased to five for better talent recruitment across the country.

"The vast territory of the nation, the extent of cricket being played both at the national and international level, the need for selectors to travel extensively to spot talent from the pool of cricketers and the need to encourage both domestic and international cricket, are consideration which persuade us to accept the plea for modification in regard to the number of selectors to five." Justice Chandrachud remarked.

The top Court also laid down criteria to be fulfilled in order to be eligible for the post of a selector.