Lucknow: Swapnil Watson, who has served as coach and selector of the Lucknow Division school cricket team for several years, has been appointed national selector for the Under-19 C.K. Nayudu team for the School State Cricket Championship, scheduled to begin in Kanpur on October 26.
Watson has previously served as a national selector on several occasions across different age categories, including Under-19, Under-17 and Sub-Junior Under-14 teams.
Currently working as a physical education teacher and senior teacher at Centennial College, Watson has been recognised for successfully organising sporting competitions and maintaining transparency in the selection process. The Education Department has appointed him to the national selection panel in recognition of his experience and contribution to school cricket.
His appointment has been welcomed by the school fraternity. The principal of Centennial College and the District Inspector of Schools congratulated Watson on his new responsibility and wished him success in his role.
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