Maharashtra’s former left-arm spinner Akshay Darekar, 35, is all set to begin a new innings, as one of the youngest chief selectors of the state team.

Darekar, who was an active player till last season, has been dealing with a shoulder injury for some time and decided to switch to the other side. He offered his services to his state and feels “highly obliged” with his recent appointment as chairman of Maharashtra’s Ranji Trophy team.