₹3-crore salary behind Parthiv's decision to opt out of Team India chief selector race: Report. Ex-India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel reportedly opted out of chief selector race because ₹3-crore annual salary was lower than his coaching and commentary earnings, according to a report. Patel would have faced financial losses by leaving Gujarat Titans and commentary assignments, the report added. Notably, Pragyan Ojha has been named BCCI chief selector, while Ramesh Powar has joined the panel.