Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee appears to be drawing to a close, following discussions at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai. While an immediate announcement was not made, board officials confirmed that a final decision regarding his position will be finalized within the next 15 days.
Addressing the media following the AGM, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the board’s office-bearers have been authorized to decide on the chief selector’s position before his current contract expires on October 4. Saikia noted that the remaining 15-day window provides adequate time for the administration to determine the committee’s future leadership structure.
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| Detail | Information |
| Current Role | Chairman, Senior Men’s Selection Committee |
| Contract Expiry Date | October 4, 2026 |
| Decision Timeline | Within 15 Days |
| Leading Candidate | Parthiv Patel |
| Potential Interim Chairman | Pragyan Ojha |
Uncertainty regarding Agarkar’s continuation has built up over recent months, particularly following a selection review meeting after India’s tour of the UK. Scrutiny intensified following reports surrounding former captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Lord’s ODI, where board intervention was reportedly required after initial selection communications. Further speculation arose during the recent selection committee meeting in Delhi, where squads for the West Indies ODIs, the Irani Cup, and the India ‘A’ tour were finalized.
Should Agarkar step down at the end of his term, the BCCI will be required to follow standard appointment protocols. This process involves issuing a public advertisement for the position, shortlisting candidates, and conducting formal interviews, a procedure expected to take at least a month.
Reports indicate that former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is currently a leading candidate to assume the role. In the event of a gap between Agarkar’s departure and a permanent appointment, fellow selector Pragyan Ojha—who holds the highest number of Test caps among the current panel—could be named as interim chairman. The BCCI is expected to issue a formal notification once the 15-day review period concludes.
