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Gautam Gambhir backs Ajit Agarkar after silent exit from BCCI
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:08
Gautam Gambhir backs Ajit Agarkar after silent exit from BCCI
- •BCCI has accepted the resignation of outgoing Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar following the completion of his tenure.
- •Agarkar faced criticism towards the end of his term regarding Rohit Sharma's retirement and made a quiet exit.
- •No senior players like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli posted any farewell messages for Ajit Agarkar.
- •Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir came out in support, praising Agarkar and wishing him the best for the future.
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Ajit Agarkar resigned from his post due to the completion of his tenure, which ended following discussions surrounding Rohit Sharma's retirement and differences with the BCCI.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir came to Agarkar's defense, sharing a photo and a supportive post praising his contribution to securing three ICC titles and putting the team first.
Ajit Agarkar's tenure as the chairman of the senior men's selection committee concluded on October 4, after which the BCCI accepted his resignation and began looking for a replacement.
