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BCCI Unconcerned About New Chief Selector Search; Agarkar's Successor After Oct 4
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News18•24-09-2026, 08:16
BCCI Unconcerned About New Chief Selector Search; Agarkar's Successor After Oct 4
- •Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chief selector ends on October 4, intensifying the search for his successor.
- •BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board has ample time and a decision will be made after October 4.
- •Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha are reportedly the frontrunners to replace Agarkar.
- •Ojha is a senior member of the current selection committee (South Zone), while Patel could join from the West Zone.
- •Saikia expressed hope for the men's team to replicate the women's team's Asian Games gold medal success.
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Ajit Agarkar's tenure as the chief selector of the Indian senior men's cricket team is scheduled to end on October 4, 2026.
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel and spinner Pragyan Ojha have emerged as the leading candidates to succeed Ajit Agarkar.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board is completely relaxed, has plenty of time with the current committee, and will make an official decision regarding the vacant position after October 4.
