Jaipur: Former India and Rajasthan opener Gagan Khoda, who has been appointed a BCCI senior selection committee member as representative from the Central Zone, today said that he was "surprised by the call".

Khoda, who is working with Indian Oil, said he was staying away from cricket after bidding adieu a couple of years ago. "I was really surprised as I was away from cricket for quite some time. But it was a pleasant surprise and I am ready for the coveted job," Gagan told PTI.