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Parthiv Patel Misses Deadline to Apply for BCCI Chief Selector Role
Parthiv Patel did not apply for the BCCI chief selector role before applications closed on October 14.
The former India wicketkeeper had been viewed as a possible replacement for Ajit Agarkar, but he cannot apply now unless the BCCI extends the deadline.
The selector chooses India’s men’s teams for Tests, one-day internationals and T20 internationals, and also scouts players and assesses their performances.
Pragyan Ojha is serving as interim chief selector because he has played the most Tests among the current committee members.
Ramesh Powar and Sameer Dighe applied for the vacancy, which is expected to go to a candidate from the West Zone.
Patel is likely to remain with the Gujarat Titans’ coaching setup and continue broadcasting work, while the BCCI’s next steps were not stated.
Parthiv Patel did not apply for the vacant West Zone position on the BCCI senior men’s selection committee before the deadline.
The application deadline ended on October 14 at 5 pm IST.
Pragyan Ojha, serving as interim chief selector, is expected to remain chairman for the rest of his term.
Ramesh Powar and Sameer Dighe are among the other potential candidates mentioned for the West Zone role.
The BCCI may extend the deadline, but the sources do not say that it has done so.
- Who
- Parthiv Patel, a former India wicketkeeper, did not apply for the selector position.
- What
- He missed the deadline to apply for the West Zone vacancy on the BCCI senior men’s selection committee.
- When
- The deadline ended on October 14, 2026, at 5 pm IST.
- Where
- The vacancy is for the West Zone representative on the BCCI senior men’s selection committee.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The BCCI opened applications for the vacant selection committee position.
The deadline to apply for the West Zone vacancy passed, and Patel had not submitted an application.
Ojha was expected to continue as chairman for the remainder of his tenure.
- Applicant
- Parthiv Patel
- Vacancy
- West Zone representative, BCCI senior men’s selection committee
- Application deadline
- October 14, 2026, 5 pm IST
- Interim chairman
- Pragyan Ojha
- Other potential candidates
- Ramesh Powar and Sameer Dighe
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What people are saying
Don't know if the BCCI would extend the deadline, but Parthiv had not applied till 5 pm on October 14. The situation could change if the deadline is extended or he changes his mind.
BCCI would have preferred continuity with Agarkar staying on till the World Cup, but things didn’t go as expected. If a new chairman of selection committee comes in, there’s a chance his vision could be different from the ones working now.