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Ajit Agarkar to Leave BCCI Selection Panel in October
Ajit Agarkar is the head of the committee that chooses India’s senior cricket teams.
He has told the BCCI that he does not want to continue after his term ends on October 4.
Agarkar has held the role since 2023.
The BCCI has started looking for someone to replace him.
Parthiv Patel is reportedly one person being considered.
The BCCI’s office-bearers were given authority to decide what happens next.
The board is also choosing five new junior selectors.
It hopes to finish that process within about two weeks.
The BCCI will separately review the short-term appointment of fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh.
Ajit Agarkar has informed the BCCI that he does not want to continue as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee.
Agarkar’s current term is scheduled to end on October 4, after he became chief selector in 2023.
The BCCI has begun considering replacements, with former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel reportedly among the names discussed.
BCCI member units authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide on the selection committees’ future appointments.
The board is also processing applications for all five junior selection committee positions and expects to complete the process within 10 to 15 days.
- Who
- Ajit Agarkar, the BCCI, and officials involved in India’s selection committees.
- What
- Agarkar is set to leave the chairmanship of the senior men’s selection committee, prompting the BCCI to search for a replacement.
- Where
- The decision was discussed around the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting.
- When
- Agarkar’s current term ends on October 4; the junior selection process is expected to be completed within 10 to 15 days.
- Why
- Agarkar reportedly does not wish to continue after his term; reports say he had previously urged the board to consider alternatives.
Key facts
- Current chairman
- Ajit Agarkar
- Role
- Chairman of the BCCI senior men’s selection committee
- Term end
- October 4
- Appointed
- 2023
- Reported replacement candidate
- Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel
- Junior committee vacancies
- Five positions
- Junior selection timeline
- The BCCI aims to complete the process within 10 to 15 days
- Fielding coach review
- Subhadeep Ghosh’s short-term appointment will be assessed before a decision on continuation
Quotes
A senior BCCI official
A senior BCCI official speaking after the meeting
“We will be assessing his performance and as per the opinion given by the concerned persons in the team management, we will take a decision to continue his engagement as a fielding coach of the Indian team. That final decision is yet to be taken”
telegraphindia.com
“In his communication, Agarkar has cited his previous discussions with the board in February, when he had first alerted top decision makers to look for alternatives at the end of his current term”
wionews.com
Sources
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