Archive · 20 Sep 2026
BCCI to Decide Ajit Agarkar’s Future After October 4
The BCCI held its 95th annual meeting to discuss Indian cricket administration.
One important question is whether Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee.
His current contract ends on October 4.
BCCI members gave the board’s office-bearers permission to decide whether to extend his contract or replace him.
Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board had about 15 days to make the decision.
The BCCI is also choosing five members for a new junior selection committee.
It has received many applications and hopes to finish that process within about two weeks.
The board discussed several other matters, including IPL plans, age-fraud rules and celebrations for its 100th anniversary.
BCCI member units authorised office-bearers to decide whether Ajit Agarkar will receive an extension or be replaced as chief selector.
Agarkar’s current contract as chairman of the senior selection committee ends on October 4.
Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board had 15 days to decide Agarkar’s future and that the matter was not discussed at the AGM.
The BCCI is short-listing applicants to fill all five positions on the junior selection committee and aims to complete the process within a fortnight.
The board also discussed centenary celebrations, IPL plans, the Impact Player rule, age-fraud policies, the Sports Act and the Indian team’s fielding coach.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India, secretary Devajit Saikia, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI member units.
- What
- The BCCI authorised its office-bearers to decide whether Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee, while also beginning the process of appointing a five-member junior selection committee.
- When
- The 95th AGM was reported on September 18, 2026; Agarkar’s contract ends on October 4, and the junior selection process is expected to take about 10-15 days.
- Where
- The AGM and related comments were reported from Mumbai.
- Why
- Agarkar’s contract as chairman of the senior selection committee is nearing its end.
- Meeting
- The event was the BCCI’s 95th Annual General Meeting.
- Agarkar’s contract
- His current contract ends on October 4.
- Decision authority
- BCCI member units authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide whether he will be extended or replaced.
- Decision timeframe
- Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board had 15 days to decide.
- Junior committee
- The BCCI is seeking to fill all five positions on the junior selection committee.
- Junior appointments
- The board received a large number of applications and aims to complete the process within 10-15 days.
- Centenary plans
- Celebrations are planned to begin in December 2027 for the BCCI’s 100th anniversary in December 2028.
