Stories
BCCI to Decide on New Selection Committee Chairman After October 4
N
News18•23-09-2026, 22:30
BCCI to Decide on New Selection Committee Chairman After October 4
- •BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that a decision on the new chairman of the selection committee will be made after October 4.
- •The current chairman, Ajit Agarkar, conveyed his decision not to seek an extension to his three-year contract, which ends on October 4.
- •Saikia confirmed that the board has sufficient time to make a decision regarding the vacant position.
- •The BCCI will announce its decision publicly once it is finalized.
- •Saikia expressed hope that the Indian men's team will emulate the women's team's gold medal win at the Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
Ajit Agarkar's three-year contract as the chairman of the Indian men’s selection committee is set to conclude on October 4.
No, on September 18, Ajit Agarkar officially conveyed to the BCCI that he does not wish to seek an extension to his contract.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board has sufficient time until October 4 and will make and publicly announce a decision regarding the vacant position after that date.
