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Ajit Agarkar Set to Exit; BCCI Shortlists Two Contenders

Published: 17 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the BCCI senior men's selection committee is reportedly nearing its end, with multiple reports suggesting his contract may not be extended beyond early October. Former India players Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha have emerged as the leading contenders for the role. Reports indicate that the recent selection meeting for India's West Indies tour and the Irani Cup squad may have been Agarkar's final meeting as chief selector.

Key Takeaways

A leadership change in the selection committee could be imminent despite India enjoying significant success during Agarkar's tenure, which included the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy victories. However, as of now, the BCCI has not officially announced Agarkar's departure or named a successor.

Sources

Outlook India, NDTV