{
  "id": 8287363,
  "title": "‘Absolute visionary,’ ‘Good riddance’: Indian cricket fans divided over Ajit Agarkar’s legacy, rumoured exit as BCCI chief selector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/absolute-visionary-good-riddance-indian-cricket-fans-divided-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T18:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/absolute-visionary-good-riddance-indian-185800032.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cricket fans are divided over the legacy and future of Ajit Agarkar, the BCCI chief selector. Following official reports of his impending exit from his position, fans are expressing contrasting opinions. Some fans celebrate Agarkar's departure, praising his ruthless approach and vision, while others lament his forced retirement, citing his contributions and the team's performance during his tenure. Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, remains tight-lipped about Agarkar's future, stating that a decision will be made in 15 days.",
  "summary": "With Devajit Salkia making it clear that Ajit Agarkar is about to exit BCCI as it's chief selector, fans are totally split on the matter.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "BCCI books separate accommodation for men's cricket team at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/bcci-books-separate-accommodation-for-mens-cricket-team-at-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:13:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}