The Role of Selectors in Cricket

Cricket is unique when it comes to selecting a team or squad of players. It has its own unique team selection process that is not found elsewhere in professional sport. In soccer, there is one man in the form of a manager or head coach whose job it is to pick the team. Cricket is different and team and squad selection is the responsibility of a panel containing several selectors. The selection panel consists of a relatively small number of people who all have a background in cricket. Former cricketers have a wealth of cricket related experience gained from playing the game at various levels.

The role of selectors in cricket can sometimes cause controversy especially when a team suffers adverse performances and results. The blame for losing cricket matches usually ends up at the door of the selectors. This is perfectly understandable after all it is the selector's job to pick the team. If those players do not produce the goods then questions are inevitably asked of the people who selected them in the first place. In other sports, a manager can be sacked for poor performance. It is more difficult for this course of action to be applied to cricket.

In most cases especially where international cricket is concerned the selectors have a highly paid job. Travelling the world all expenses paid watching top class cricket is quite a privileged position. This means they will come in for plenty of criticism if the supporters do not agree with some aspects of their selection. As in most sports, the cricket fans all have their own opinions on who should be selected to play. That is the beauty of professional cricket and everyone has their own personal views on the game.

The cricket coach is usually a selector as well and because he effectively manages the team his opinion carries some weight. If he requests the inclusion or omission of a certain player, he will probably get his wish. The cricket captain is not part of the selection panel although his input is sought and valued by the rest of the selection panel. If the skipper offers his views on certain matters these are taken on board. The last thing the selection panel wants is an unhappy captain so where possible the panel will try to give the skipper the team he wants.

The most important role of selectors in cricket is to pick the best eleven cricketers available at their disposal. Sometimes that is not always possible due to player injuries or even a loss of form. There are sometimes player selections that cause a great deal of controversy and the selectors have to explain the thinking behind their decision. The ultimate objective is providing the captain and coach with the best possible squad of players.

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