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Three ICC Trophies, Tough Calls and a Commitment to Fairness: Ajit Agarkar Goes Out with Reputation Enhanced

  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India he will not seek an extension, concluding his three-year tenure on October 4.
  • Since July 2023, Agarkar oversaw India's victories in the 2023 and 2025 Asia Cups, the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups, and the 2025 Champions Trophy, plus a 2023 ODI World Cup final appearance.
  • Friction reportedly grew between Agarkar and the board over Rohit Sharma's handling, while the selection committee also differed with the Centre of Excellence on player rehabilitation approaches.
  • At the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Friday, office-bearers confirmed they will initiate the process to find Agarkar's successor, though secretary Devajit Saikia remained non-committal.
  • The board must address the vacancy before India's mid-October tour of New Zealand, with former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel emerging as a potential front-runner under the zonal representation convention.
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awazthevoice.in broke the news on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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