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Agarkar’s roller-coaster ride

When the former pacer was named the chairman of selectors in July 2023, there was a sense of great optimism and feel-good; his tenure, however, was a chequered one with highs in the white-ball format and lows in the Tests

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:19 AM
Agarkar’s roller-coaster ride
Key Things to Know
  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar is reportedly expected to conclude his tenure next week.
  • Agarkar's panel recently picked India's squads for three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies.
  • Former captain Rohit Sharma was included in the latest ODI squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BCCI senior chief selector Ajit Agarkar is reportedly expected not to seek an extension when his tenure concludes next week. The Agarkar-led selection committee recently selected India's national squads for an upcoming series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies, along with the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup.

Agarkar took over as chairman of selectors in July 2023, collaborating closely with former captain Rohit Sharma and former head coach Rahul Dravid during runs to the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the 2024 T20 World Cup title. Gautam Gambhir subsequently succeeded Dravid as head coach following the tournament victory.

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