The ruling marks a significant setback for Byju Raveendran, the founder of the online education platform, which was once valued at $22 billion in 2022.

Notably, no prominent foreign names have applied for the post, especially after BCCI secretary Jay Shah emphasised the board's preference for a candidate familiar with the domestic structure and who has risen through the ranks.

The Director of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), Shyam Sharma, expressed admiration for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah's decision to reward groundsmen and curators for their efforts during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Initially slated for Mumbai on May 1, the meeting's relocation to Ahmedabad highlights the urgency of finalising the squad.

Former India spinner Nikhil Chopra, Delhi veteran Mithun Manhas and current junior selector Krishan Mohan are the strongest candidates in the race to become BCCI selector.