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India Today
4 hours ago
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- India Today
BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar's term as men's chief selector till June 2026: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the senior men's selection committee until June 2026, according to a report by The Indian Express. The decision reportedly comes after a successful period for Indian cricket under Agarkar's in July 2023, Agarkar has overseen notable milestones for the national side, including reaching the final of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and securing victories at the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. These achievements have been seen as key factors influencing the BCCI's decision to retain his tenure the Indian team won titles and had seen transition (of the Tests and T20) too. The BCCI had extended his contract till June 2026 and he had accepted the offer a few months back," a BCCI official was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. The current selection panel includes Agarkar alongside SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and S Sharath. The report suggests that changes to the committee may be considered at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting in September. Sharath is likely to be replaced, while the positions of Das and Banerjee are also under review. Following the meeting, the board is expected to open applications for new appointments to the selection are also anticipated in the senior women's and junior men's selection committees. The women's panel, comprising Neetu David, Arati Vaidya, and Mithu Mukherjee, has completed its five-year term—the maximum tenure permitted under BCCI regulations. The board is expected to invite applications for new members in the coming has spoken about the selection committee's approach to player workload management, particularly in relation to fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Addressing concerns about Bumrah's fitness, Agarkar stated that there was no formal workload plan but added that coordination between the team management and medical staff remained ongoing."Obviously, there's been a nice break after the England series as well. The team management, the physios, or the people concerned are always in touch. It's not just now. Even before his injury, we've tried to look after him because we know how valuable he is," Agarkar had extended term is set to coincide with a pivotal phase for Indian cricket, which includes preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.- EndsYou May Also Like
Business Standard
5 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Ajit Agarkar to remain India's chief selector till 2026, confirms BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that chief selector Ajit Agarkar will continue in his role until June 2026. This comes days after the announcement of the squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Decision taken earlier According to some reports, the BCCI had decided on the extension soon after the Indian Premier League (IPL) but delayed making the announcement. Under BCCI rules, a selector can serve a maximum of four years, which means Agarkar could still be given another extension beyond 2026 if the board chooses. Historic first for Ajit Agarkar Agarkar has become the first chief selector in Indian cricket history to receive a contract extension. Until now, no chief selector had continued in the role beyond their initial term. Why Ajit Agarkar got the extension While the BCCI has not cited specific reasons, Agarkar's tenure has coincided with major successes. India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy under his watch, while he also oversaw a smooth transition from senior players to younger talent. S Sharath set to exit Selector S Sharath, elevated from the junior panel in January 2023, is expected to step down as he nears the four-year limit allowed under BCCI rules. He is likely to be replaced once the board calls for fresh applications, a process expected after its annual general meeting in September. Limited changes expected No final decisions have been taken on the futures of selectors SS Das and Subroto Banerjee. However, officials are reportedly satisfied with the panel's performance, suggesting changes may be limited to filling Sharath's vacancy. Bigger picture Agarkar's extension signals the BCCI's confidence in his vision for the Indian team. His leadership through a successful phase and emphasis on balancing experience with youth mean further transitions can be expected in India's squad in the coming years.
NDTV
6 hours ago
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- NDTV
BCCI Takes Big Decision On Ajit Agarkar's Contract Just Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the contract of chief selector Ajit Agarkar till June 2026, according to a report by Indian Express. There was some chatter regarding his future but the BCCI decided to put their trust in the former Indian cricket team star. During his tenure, India went on to win the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025. The report further claimed that Agarkar's contract was renewed by the BCCI ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 'Under his tenure the Indian team had won titles and had seen transition (of the Tests and T20) too. The BCCI had extended his contract till June 2026 and he had accepted the offer a few months back,' a BCCI official told The Indian Express. Earlier, Agarkar provided clarity on the management of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the team's long-term focus on keeping him fit and available for marquee events. "I don't think there's any written plan at the moment," Agarkar said while addressing Bumrah's workload. "Obviously, there's been a nice break after the England series as well. The team management, the physios, or the people concerned are always in touch. It's not just now. Even before his injury, we've tried to look after him because we know how valuable he is," he added. Agarkar underlined that while international cricket treats every game as important, Bumrah's availability is especially crucial during high-profile tournaments. "Clearly, we want him available for all the big games. I know international cricket, every game is a big game, but there are World Cups, there are Champions Trophies or big series like England or Australia, where you want him available all the time," he said. On Bumrah's injury struggles in recent years, Agarkar stressed the extra attention given to his workload management. "Most fast bowlers are monitored, and yes, because he's picked up an injury over the last two or three years, there's extra care taken on how unique and how special he is, and it won't change. It won't change whether it's this series or maybe the next six months," he added. The chief selector further added that the call on Bumrah's participation will continue to depend on inputs from the medical team. "As we go along, how he's feeling, when we require him as a team, which is probably the most important thing and along with the physios and the trainers, those things are monitored anyway, but we hope that he's available more often than not," he said. India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10, while the high-voltage game against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14, with both fixtures set to be played in Dubai. India will play their final group stage fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
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7 hours ago
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Ajit Agarkar rewarded by BCCI, but one selector faces the axe: Report
Indian needed their 11-year ICC title drought under Ajit Agarkar and he has been rewarded by the BCCI, but one member of the selection panel faces the axe. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) men's selection committee could see one major change as a former domestic cricketer could be dropped from the Ajit Agarkar-led five-member panel. At the same time, there's some massive news for the Indian cricket team and fans as head of the Men in Blue selectors, Agarkar, has been handed a contract extension till June 2026. The former India all-rounder Agarkar was handed a one-year extension at the start of IPL 2025, which he has accepted, as per a report in The Indian Express. The 47-year-old Agarkar was named the head of the BCCI selection committee in 2023. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Agarkar awarded by BCCI for producing results Under his tenure, India ended their 11-year ICC title drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and also captured the Champions Trophy earlier this year. 'Under his tenure the Indian team had won titles and had seen transition (of the Tests and T20) too. The BCCI had extended his contract till June 2026, and he had accepted the offer a few months back," a BCCI official told The Indian Express. Also Read | Shreyas Iyer could be India's next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma; BCCI cancels Shubman Gill plans Besides Agarkar, the selection panel includes Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and Sridharan Sharath. As per the daily, the BCCI is largely satisfied with the work of the selection committee, which has overseen the transition in the Test and ODI sides, but former domestic cricketer Sharath could be dropped from the panel. The BCCI reportedly wants to add a new face to the team and that change could take place during its Annual General Meeting in September. Sharath was added to the senior men's committee from the junior selection panel in January 2023. The term for the BCCI selection panel is usually four years, but they are up for renewal every year. It is still to be seen whether other members like Das, Banerjee and Ratra will also be given extensions.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
BCCI changes Ajit Agarkar's contract two days after Asia Cup squad selection, one selector to lose job: Report
Just two days after unveiling India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, Ajit Agarkar has received a significant vote of confidence from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with his contract as chairman of selectors extended until June 2026. The contract extension, which came to light on Thursday, was reportedly finalised much earlier, ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League. The chairman of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar(Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) According to a report in The Indian Express, the BCCI had already decided to retain Agarkar a few months ago, impressed by his handling of a challenging transitional phase for Indian cricket. Since taking charge in June 2023, the former India pacer has overseen a period marked by both success and generational change. Under his leadership, India broke its long-standing drought at ICC events, winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in early 2025, while also reaching the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023 on home soil. Agarkar's tenure has also been defined by strategic leadership transitions. The selectors, under him, handed Test captaincy to Shubman Gill and put Suryakumar Yadav in charge of the T20I side. The team has also had to manage the phased retirement of stalwarts such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, with Kohli and Rohit now only featuring in ODIs and Ashwin stepping away from all formats. One selector in Agarkar's committee to lose his job The current selection committee includes SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and S Sharath alongside Agarkar. However, changes to the panel are likely to follow at the BCCI's annual general body meeting scheduled for September. According to the report, Sharath, who previously chaired the junior selection committee before being elevated in January 2023, is expected to be replaced as he nears the four-year mark in selection roles, the maximum period permitted under BCCI norms. The board is reportedly preparing to invite fresh applications for a replacement, although no final decision has been taken on the futures of Das and Banerjee. Officials are said to be broadly satisfied with the current panel and may limit changes to just one position. BCCI will also open applications for new appointments to the senior women's and junior men's selection committees. Neetu David, chair of the women's panel, along with Arati Vaidya and Mithu Mukherjee, will complete their five-year tenures this season. The junior selection panel, currently comprising Thilak Naidu, Ranadeb Bose, Harvinder Singh Sodhi, Pathik Patel and Krishen Mohan, could also see a shake-up, with discussions underway to refresh the committee ahead of a busy international calendar.
