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Gautam Gambhir Pens Heartfelt Tribute As Ajit Agarkar's Tenure Ends
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News18•07-10-2026, 12:38
Gautam Gambhir Pens Heartfelt Tribute As Ajit Agarkar's Tenure Ends
- •India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a warm tribute on social media for outgoing chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.
- •Agarkar decided against seeking an extension, concluding his tenure which officially ended on October 4.
- •During Agarkar's chairmanship, the Indian team secured three major ICC titles including two T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
- •The BCCI has invited applications for Agarkar's replacement with a deadline of October 14, with Pragyan Ojha and Parthiv Patel emerging as potential candidates.
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Ajit Agarkar's tenure as the chairman of the men's selection committee ended earlier this month on October 4 after he decided against seeking an extension.
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is serving as the interim chairman of the selection panel following Agarkar's departure.
The BCCI invited applications for the post on Tuesday, establishing October 14 as the final deadline.
