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The move by the Agarkar-led panel to pick players with significant connection with Mumbai -- Jaiswal plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, while Varma represents Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League -- has irked some fans.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma earn maiden call-up; Rohit Sharma not part of T20 action.
A statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Ajit Pawar-led faction also said that Praful Patel, who has deserted Sharad Pawar, continues to be the NCP working president.
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Only 17 legislators reach Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in south Mumbai to attend the meeting convened by NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Agarkar was recently a coach with Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals but parted ways after this year's tournament
The one-line whip issued on Tuesday by Jitendra Awhad, chief whip of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, said the meeting has been called by Sharad Pawar at 1 pm at Y B Chavan Centre on July 5, and the presence of all MLAs is mandatory.
Addressing a press conference here, Sharad Pawar also said he has launched a statewide tour to strengthen the NCP and boost the confidence of party workers, unfazed by actions of a few leaders.
The Speaker also said it is his prerogative to decide on the appointment of a new opposition leader in the Assembly.
NCP has 53 MLAs in 288-member Maharashtra Assembly; Ajit Pawar needs support of at least 36 legislators to not attract provisions of anti-defection law.