Archive · 23 Sep 2026
BCCI to Decide New Chief Selector After Agarkar’s Exit
Ajit Agarkar is the chairman of India’s men’s cricket selection committee.
His contract ends on October 4.
He has told the BCCI that he does not want to continue for another term.
The BCCI says it has enough time to choose his replacement.
The board will make its decision after October 4.
It will announce the decision publicly.
Meanwhile, India’s women’s cricket team has won gold at the Asian Games in Japan.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hopes the men’s team can also win gold.
Ajit Agarkar’s three-year contract as chairman of India’s men’s selection committee ends on October 4.
Agarkar told the BCCI on September 18 that he does not want an extension.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will decide on a replacement after October 4.
Saikia said the decision will be announced publicly once it is made.
He also expressed hope that India’s men’s team would win Asian Games cricket gold after the women’s team’s victory.
- Who
- Ajit Agarkar, the BCCI, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia are central to the selection-committee decision.
- What
- The BCCI will decide on a new chairman of the men’s selection committee after Agarkar’s contract ends.
- When
- Agarkar’s contract ends on October 4; he informed the BCCI of his decision on September 18.
- Where
- The statement was reported from Guwahati; the Asian Games cricket competition mentioned was held in Japan.
- Why
- Agarkar does not want an extension to his three-year contract, creating a vacancy after October 4.
- Current chairman
- Ajit Agarkar
- Contract end date
- October 4
- Contract duration
- Three years
- Extension decision
- Agarkar does not wish to seek an extension
- BCCI decision timing
- After October 4
- Announcement plan
- The BCCI will announce its decision publicly
- Asian Games result
- India’s women’s cricket team won gold in Japan
