BCCI Shortlists 2 Names To Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chief Selector | Cricket News

Last Updated:September 17, 2026, 14:30 IST

A report claims that Ajit Agarkar may have chaired his final selection committee meeting with the BCCI now focusing on appointing his successor.

Will Ajit Agarkar’s tenure not be extended? (PTI Photo)

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has reportedly started the process to appoint the next chairman of the men’s cricket team selection committee, with Ajit Agarkar unlikely to get an extension. Agarkar was first appointed to the role in July 2023, with his current contract running until October 4.

It appeared likely that the former India fast bowler would be given another extension running until the 2027 ODI World Cup, but recent events may have resulted in him not renewing the contract.

According to NDTV, the BCCI already has two names in mind, with former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel, alongside Pragyan Ojha, who is already part of the current selection panel, being the top candidates.

Agarkar, BCCI Not On The Same Page?

According to various reports, the selectors had informed former captain Rohit Sharma that he no longer features in their plan and that they want to move on with a focus on giving a younger player regular opportunities as they start building for next year’s ODI World Cup. They, though, had left it to Rohit, who has already retired from Tests and T20Is, to take a call on his ODI career.

The storm that the report triggered was followed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia himself clarifying that there’s no such plan to force Rohit into retirement and that as long as he features in the plans, the veteran batter will continue to be picked.

Saikia’s remarks, though, didn’t go down well with the selectors, who reportedly had informed the board of their decision before having a talk with Rohit. This development is said to have rubbed Agarkar the wrong way.

On Wednesday, the Agarkar-headed committee named India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against West Indies at home.

During Agarkar’s tenure, India ended their ICC trophy drought with a title triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup, which was followed by the team winning the Champions Trophy in 2025 before successfully defending the T20 World Cup title earlier this year.

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Who are the top candidates shortlisted by the BCCI to replace Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector?

The BCCI has reportedly shortlisted former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha, who is already a member of the current selection panel, as the top candidates to replace Ajit Agarkar.

Why is Ajit Agarkar unlikely to receive a contract extension as India’s chief selector?

Ajit Agarkar is unlikely to receive an extension due to disagreements with the BCCI over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future. The selection panel reportedly informed the board of their decision to move on from Sharma to focus on younger players before discussing it with him, which triggered a public clarification from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia that contradicted the selectors’ plans.

What major achievements did the Indian cricket team accomplish during Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector?

Under Ajit Agarkar’s tenure, India ended its ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. This success was followed by winning the Champions Trophy in 2025 and successfully defending their T20 World Cup title in 2026.

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