Parvinder Awana takes charge as BCCI junior selection committee chairman

New Delhi: Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has taken on a new responsibility in Indian cricket after being appointed chairperson of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Junior Selection Committee on October 23, 2026. The appointment marks another important chapter in the Delhi cricketer’s association with the game, this time in a role that will influence the future of India’s emerging talent.

He was most recently working as one of Delhi's two bowling coaches.

Awana, who represented India in two Twenty20 Internationals against England in December 2012, built his reputation through consistent performances in domestic cricket. A right-arm fast-medium bowler, he represented Delhi, India A and Rest of India during his playing career. In 62 first-class matches, he claimed 191 wickets, underlining his effectiveness in the longer format.

His performances also earned him an opportunity in the Indian Premier League, where he represented Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings. Awana made a strong impression in the 2012 IPL season, finishing as the franchise’s leading wicket-taker and earning a call-up to the national team.

After retiring from professional cricket in 2018, Awana transitioned into coaching and player development. He worked with Delhi’s Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 teams, besides contributing to the India Under-19 setup and various BCCI and Centre of Excellence high-performance programmes. These assignments provided him with valuable exposure to identifying and nurturing young cricketers.

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