New chief selector Ajit Agarkar to discus about crucial World Cup with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid

It can be confirmed that National Cricket Academy's Sportd Science and Medical Unit is yet to issue an RTP (Return to Play) certificate to the Ahmadabad based speedster.

Chairman of senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for 50 over World Cup starting 5th October in Ahmadabad. India will play Australia in Chennai on 8th October and marquee clash against Pakistan is slated for 15th October in Ahmadabad.

"Currently Salil Ankola is in the West Indies but he will be back after the Test series gets over. Ajit will be joining the team before start of the white ball leg," a BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

It is understood that Agarkar after being appointed the chairman of selection committee hasn't had a chance to meet the team management in person and this will be an opportunity to sit a draw an elaborate blueprint on what will be India's strategy going forward in 50 over World Cup.

The team management and selection committee needs to be in sync about the core 20 players that they are looking ahead for the World Cup apart from dealing with fitness issues and workload management.

Both chairman of selectors as well team management will also discuss the transition plan.

It is understood that there will be elaborate discussions on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status and whether he will be able to go to Ireland for three match T20 series or not.

It can be confirmed that National Cricket Academy's Sportd Science and Medical Unit is yet to issue an RTP (Return to Play) certificate to the Ahmedabad based speedster.

 

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