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Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar is expected to continue as chairman of national selectors for at least another year after completing two years in the role on July 5, sources told CricBlogger. The extension, if confirmed, would provide continuity to the selection panel as Indian cricket enters a critical transition phase.
“Agarkar should continue as chief selector. He is likely to get an extension for sure, but the board will follow the due process to make that happen,” a senior BCCI source told CricBlogger.
As the Indian team embarks on a new chapter without stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20Is and Tests, the role of Agarkar becomes even more critical. With a transition looming across formats, Agarkar’s vision and choices will shape the next generation of Indian cricket — balancing experience, youth, and long-term strategy.
With the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year and several tough decisions looming in ODI cricket, Agarkar’s continued presence as chief selector is of utmost importance. His experience, both as a former international cricketer and now a key decision-maker, will be vital in guiding India through this transitional phase.
While there have been occasional differences of opinion between Agarkar and some of his BCCI colleagues, that in no way undermines his credibility or weakens the case for his extension. If anything, it underscores the need for strong, independent voices in a role as crucial as selection of the national team.
