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BCCI Extends Ajit Agarkar to 2026, Starts Overhaul of Senior Selection Panel

Applications are now open to replace two senior men's selectors, with decisions expected at the September AGM.

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The chairman of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have developed into central members of India's ODI team.

Overview

  • A BCCI official confirmed Agarkar’s contract runs through June 2026 and said he accepted the renewal months before IPL 2025.
  • The board has invited applications to fill two posts on the men’s selection committee, with appointments to be finalized around the AGM.
  • Reporting indicates S Sharath could be moved and former spinner Pragyan Ojha is in contention, though the BCCI has not named replacements.
  • The Asia Cup squad unveiled on August 19 left out Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal, triggering criticism from former players and unverified claims of favoritism involving the head coach.
  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told Hindustan Times there have been no discussions on replacing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain or naming Shreyas Iyer as his successor.