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Wasim Jaffer Applies for Chief Selector Post as BCCI Considers Options
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:50
Wasim Jaffer Applies for Chief Selector Post as BCCI Considers Options
- •Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has applied for the vacant position on the BCCI men's selection committee to potentially replace Ajit Agarkar.
- •Ajit Agarkar and the BCCI decided not to renew his contract following a breakdown in their relationship over the selection of Rohit Sharma.
- •Jaffer interviewed on Thursday before the Cricket Advisory Committee, facing competition from other West Zone candidates including Ramesh Powar.
- •South Zone selector Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as interim chairman, and reports indicate strong internal support within the BCCI to retain him for the role.
- •Since retiring, Jaffer has gained extensive coaching experience across state teams, IPL franchises, and internationally with Bangladesh.
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Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has applied for the vacant position on the BCCI men's selection committee.
Agarkar's contract expired earlier in October, and both he and the BCCI chose not to renew it following a breakdown in their relationship over the selection of Rohit Sharma.
South Zone selector and former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as the interim chairman of selectors.
