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Gautam Gambhir Pens Heartfelt Note As Ajit Agarkar Steps Down As BCCI Chief Selector
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 12:20
Gautam Gambhir Pens Heartfelt Note As Ajit Agarkar Steps Down As BCCI Chief Selector
- •India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared an emotional message on social media following Ajit Agarkar's departure as BCCI chief selector.
- •Agarkar's tenure saw India win multiple major tournaments, including two T20 World Cups, the ICC Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup.
- •Reports suggest a disagreement over Rohit Sharma's future contributed to Agarkar's decision not to seek a contract extension.
- •The BCCI has invited applications for the vacant chief selector position, setting a deadline of October 14.
- •Former spinner Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as the interim chairman of selectors for the men's national team.
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Ajit Agarkar's tenure as the BCCI chief selector officially ended on October 4, 2026, after he chose not to seek an extension following his appointment in July 2023.
The BCCI has invited applications to fill the vacant men's selection committee position, with October 14, 2026, set as the final deadline to apply.
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as the interim chairman of selectors for the men's team.
