'Commitment, conviction and contribution': BCCI hails Ajit Agarkar after end of tenure as chief selector
Agarkar's tenure ended on October 4. The former India pacer had informed the Indian cricket board after its Annual General Meeting on September 18 that he would not seek an extension to his contract.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) commended Ajit Agarkar on Wednesday for his tenure as chief selector, highlighting the remarkable achievements that marked his time in the role. The BCCI cited three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles, back-to-back Asian Games gold medals, and a run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final as evidence of Agarkar's exceptional leadership and contributions to Indian cricket.
In a post on social media platform X, the BCCI expressed gratitude to Agarkar for his commitment, conviction, and service, wishing him the best in his future endeavors. The BCCI's praise came on the heels of praise from India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who noted that history would be kinder to Agarkar and credited his "team first" attitude for India's success during his tenure.
India's World Cup triumphs in 2024, 2026, and the 2025 Champions Trophy were credited to Agarkar's belief in teamwork and putting the team ahead of individual interests. Agarkar's tenure also saw the retirement of cricketing legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and he faced questions about their future in Indian cricket. Agarkar, known for his unyielding selection decisions, remained tight-lipped on whether Kohli and Rohit would feature in India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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