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BCCI Confirms Ajit Agarkar's Exit as India Men's Chief Selector
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News18•23-09-2026, 23:49
BCCI Confirms Ajit Agarkar's Exit as India Men's Chief Selector
- •BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed Ajit Agarkar's contract as men's chief selector ends on October 4, with the position becoming vacant.
- •Saikia stated the board has "sufficient time" to decide on Agarkar's replacement, with an announcement to follow any decision.
- •Media reports suggested Agarkar decided against an extension after sensing the board's disinterest in renewing his contract.
- •A public comment by Saikia denying Agarkar's reported decision to move on from Rohit Sharma reportedly angered Agarkar, leading to his decision not to seek renewal.
- •Former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is a front-runner for the role, with Pragyan Ojha also mentioned as a potential interim replacement.
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Ajit Agarkar's tenure and current contract as the chairman of the BCCI senior men's selection committee are set to end on October 4.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is considered a leading candidate for the job, alongside South Zone selector Pragyan Ojha, who might take over on an interim basis.
Agarkar chose not to seek a renewal after BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia publicly contradicted the selection committee's stance on ODI player Rohit Sharma, making Agarkar feel he could not make major independent calls.
