Last Updated on 3 weeks ago by Charbel Coorey
According to reports, Ajit Agarkar has decided he no longer wants to continue as Chairman of the BCCI senior men’s selection committee. He reportedly communicated his decision not to seek an extension earlier this week.
According to sources close to the BCCI, CricBlog understands they were willing to offer Agarkar a one-year extension to keep its decision-making stable and consistent without any communication breakdown before the big events in 2027. This is especially as many support staff members had already marked their exit from the team’s management recently.
BCCI admits the Test decline but backs Ajit Agarkar’s white-ball stint
BCCI office bearers admitted that India’s Test performances have declined during Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector. But the Indian team winning three major ICC events in this time is being looked upon positively.
“In the wake of the World Cup, the BCCI wants stability in its decision-making until the next big marquee events in 2027, like the Asia Cup and the ICC World Cup in South Africa,” a source close to the BCCI told CricBlog.
“Everyone agrees that the Indian team did not perform well in Tests during Agarkar’s time but at the same time, the team has also won three major ICC events. That’s a testament to some of the timely calls he made during his tenure.”
Agarkar has also maintained a good working relationship with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a period of significant change for the Indian team. The two ex-India teammates are believed to have maintained a good and open line of communication while making some difficult decisions.
“They have together orchestrated the overhauling of the Test team this year and some tough decisions like removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain after the 2025 Champions Trophy and Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain after India’s victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad,” the source added.
Should Agarkar choose to leave his post, the BCCI will need to begin their search soon for his replacement. According to a Cricinfo report, the BCCI have 15 days to make a call on Agarkar’s future.
“We still have 15 days to go,” Saikia said in Mumbai after the BCCI’s AGM. “Fifteen days is a long time in the world of cricket. We will make a decision at an appropriate time.”
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