# Rajasthan Ranji squad picked by existing panel, players voice concern 2026-08-19T16:54:04+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) will use the selection panel formed by the previous ad hoc committee to pick its Ranji Trophy squad, as sole administrator Bhaskar A Sawant retains the existing five-member panel. The decision comes ahead of a packed domestic season starting October 8, with the Ranji Trophy beginning on October 11. Forming a new committee would require an AGM, which is seen as too time-consuming given upcoming elections. Some players have expressed concern about the selection process, noting that the panel was not in place during the Colvin Shield Trophy league matches. They have questioned whether the five observers who oversaw those matches will be consulted. The senior men's selection committee, formed in June, is chaired by Vijendra Yadav and includes Zakir Hussain, Shamsher Singh, Pranay Sharma and Afroz Khan. The selectors are scheduled to meet on Thursday to finalise the Ranji Trophy probable list. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The delay in convening an AGM leaves RCA functioning without an elected body, a recurring problem for the association. With four BCCI tournaments starting in quick succession, any dispute over selections could disrupt preparations and affect player morale. The Colvin Shield observers' role may become a flashpoint if players feel overlooked. The key date to watch is Thursday's selector meeting: if the probables list is accepted without controversy, the immediate crisis will pass. Otherwise, the high court-appointed administrator may face fresh petitions. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Reports player concern but does not endorse it, gives both the official rationale and the dissenting voice. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bhaskar A Sawant, Rajasthan Cricket Association, Ranji Trophy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rajasthan-ranji-squad-picked-by-existing-panel-players-voice-concern/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rajasthan-ranji-squad-picked-by-existing-panel-players-voice-concern/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/