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Agarkar's Three-Year Tenure Ends as BCCI Seeks Successor
Ajit Agarkar’s time as the head of India’s men’s cricket selection committee has ended.
He began the job in July 2023 and completed his term on October 4, 2026.
He chose not to ask for an extension.
The BCCI thanked him for his work and is looking for a replacement.
The board said India had several special cricket moments during his time.
These included winning three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.
India also reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Pragyan Ojha is temporarily leading the selection committee.
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has ended.
He took charge on July 4, 2023, and completed his term on October 4, 2026; he chose not to seek an extension.
The BCCI praised Agarkar’s commitment, conviction and contribution, and invited applications for the vacant position.
The board cited three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles, back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and India’s run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
India won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy during his tenure; Pragyan Ojha is serving as interim chairman.
- Who
- Ajit Agarkar, outgoing chairman of the BCCI Men’s Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha is interim chairman.
- What
- Agarkar’s tenure ended, and the BCCI thanked him and invited applications for a successor.
- Where
- India; the BCCI shared its message on its official social media account.
- When
- Agarkar took charge on July 4, 2023, and completed his term on October 4, 2026.
- Why
- Agarkar completed his term and decided not to seek an extension.
Key facts
- Role
- Chairman of the BCCI Men’s Selection Committee
- Tenure
- July 4, 2023–October 4, 2026
- Extension
- Agarkar chose not to seek an extension
- ICC titles cited
- 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup
- Other achievements cited
- Two Asia Cup titles, back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and a place in the 2023 ODI World Cup final
- Replacement process
- The BCCI has invited applications for the vacant position
- Interim chairman
- Pragyan Ojha
Quotes
Board of Control for Cricket in India
India's cricket governing body, which posted the tribute on its official X account.
“A tenure marked by some truly special moments for Indian cricket — three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back Asian Games Gold medals, along with a run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final.”
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telegraphindia.com
“Thank you, Mr Ajit Agarkar, @imAagarkar, for your commitment, conviction and contribution as Chairman of the Men’s Selection Committee. Wishing you the very best for the journey ahead.”
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telegraphindia.com
Sources
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