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Gambhir Pays Tribute as Agarkar’s Selection Tenure Ends
Gautam Gambhir thanked Ajit Agarkar after Agarkar finished leading India’s men’s cricket selection committee.
Gambhir said Agarkar always put the team first.
He pointed to three ICC trophies won while Agarkar was in charge.
India also reached the 2023 ODI World Cup final during that time.
The reports differ on the exact end date: one says Sunday, October 4, while another says his tenure officially ended on Tuesday.
Pragyan Ojha is now acting chairman.
The BCCI is looking for a new selector from the West Zone.
Applicants must meet certain playing and retirement requirements, and the deadline is October 14.
Gautam Gambhir thanked Ajit Agarkar after Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of India’s senior men’s selection committee ended.
Gambhir praised Agarkar’s team-first approach and said three ICC trophies reflected his conviction.
Agarkar became chairman in July 2023; India reached the 2023 ODI World Cup final and won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy during his tenure.
Pragyan Ojha is acting chairman; the panel also includes Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra and RP Singh.
The BCCI is seeking a West Zone selector, with applications due October 14 and eligibility based on playing experience and retirement date.
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir paid tribute to outgoing selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar.
- What
- Gambhir thanked Agarkar for his contribution, while the BCCI began seeking a replacement West Zone selector.
- Where
- India; the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee selects squads for the national team.
- When
- Gambhir’s post was dated October 7, 2026. One report says Agarkar’s stint ended Sunday, October 4; another says it officially ended Tuesday. Applications are due October 14.
- Why
- Agarkar’s tenure ended and the BCCI invited applications to fill a vacancy. The articles do not give a definitive reason for his departure.
Key facts
- Agarkar became chairman
- July 2023
- ICC titles during his tenure
- 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup
- Acting chairman
- Pragyan Ojha
- Other panel members named
- Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra and RP Singh
- Application deadline
- October 14
- Playing eligibility
- At least seven Tests, 30 first-class matches, or 10 ODIs and 20 first-class matches
- Retirement requirement
- Applicants must have retired at least five years earlier
Quotes
Gautam Gambhir
India head coach who posted a tribute to Ajit Agarkar on X.
“Dear Ajit Bhai, an absolute honour to work with you. Those 3 ICC trophies are testimony of your conviction: Team first & Team ahead, always. I must say, History will be kinder to you. Thank you for everything.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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