5 prominent Test cricketers who went on to become chief selectors 

Ajit Wadekar

Wadekar in the early 1970s

Ajit Wadekar became the chief selector in 1996, when both Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made their Test debut in England.

In the 1990s, he was also the manager of the Indian team. Wadekar is one of the very few cricketers to have represented India as a player, captain, coach, manager and chief selector.

In 1971, Wadekar led India to historic wins in England and West Indies. He was also one of the best slip fielders, along with being a mainstay at No. 3. The 76-year-old left hand batsman played 71 Test innings and scored 2113 runs. In ODIs, he has 73 runs from two innings.

As a coach, he was very successful. He forged a good relationship with captain Mohammad Azharuddin, and during his tenure as from 1992-96, India dominated at home. They remained unbeaten in 14 Tests at home, and also whitewash of England 3-0.