BCCI Begins Process To Appoint New Men’s Selection Committee Chairman; Ajit Agarkar Unlikely To Get Extension
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly begun the process of appointing the next chairman of the men’s cricket team selection committee, with incumbent Ajit Agarkar unlikely to receive an extension, according to reports.
Agarkar was appointed chairman of the selection committee in July 2023, with his current contract set to expire on October 4.
He had appeared likely to continue in the role until the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, recent developments are reportedly believed to have affected the possibility of his contract being renewed.
Parthiv Patel, Pragyan Ojha Among Contenders
According to NDTV, the BCCI has already identified two potential candidates for the position.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel and current selection panel member Pragyan Ojha are reportedly among the leading contenders.
The BCCI has not officially announced a decision on Agarkar’s replacement.
Rohit Sharma Selection Row
Agarkar’s reported uncertainty comes amid developments surrounding former India captain Rohit Sharma’s ODI future.
According to various reports, selectors had informed Rohit that he was no longer part of their long-term plans and wanted to focus on providing regular opportunities to younger players ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
However, the selectors reportedly left the final decision on Rohit’s ODI career to the veteran batter, who has already retired from Test and T20I cricket.
The reports were followed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarifying that there was no plan to force Rohit into retirement. Saikia said the batter would continue to be selected as long as he remained part of the team’s plans.
The remarks reportedly did not go down well with the selectors, who were said to have informed the BCCI of their decision before speaking to Rohit. The development is reportedly believed to have caused differences between Agarkar and the board.
Agarkar Committee Names West Indies Series Squads
On Wednesday, the selection committee headed by Agarkar announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against the West Indies.
Agarkar’s tenure has coincided with a successful period for Indian cricket, with the team ending its ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
India subsequently won the Champions Trophy in 2025 and successfully defended their T20 World Cup title earlier this year.
The BCCI is yet to make an official announcement regarding the appointment of the next chairman of the men’s selection committee.
