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On the other hand, the final Asia Cup team… Here Agarkar got reward, contract got such a long extension

Samira Vishwas | August 21, 2025 6:24 PM CST

Ajit agarkar’s contrast extended: The BCCI has taken a major decision after team selection in the Asia Cup. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Indian team, has been rewarded. The BCCI has extended the term of Ajit Agarkar. Ajit Agarkar’s term has extended till June 2026.

Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar was decided by BCCI to increase the contract before IPL 2025. Which he has accepted after the team selection of the Asia Cup. Now he will remain on this post till June 2026.

Agarkar was appointed as the head of the selection committee in 2023 and during his tenure, the Indian men’s team won the 2024 ICC Men T20 World Cup and ended the drought of the ICC Trophy. Earlier this year, she also won the ICC Champions Trophy and also made it to the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where the Indian team was runner -up.

Ajit Agarkar made the transition smooth

Apart from this, he has also oversee the successful change of the Test team. Three legendary cricketers have retired in the last 9 months, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In his absence, India under the leadership of the new captain as Shubman Gill, India draws a five -match series in England.

According to the Indian Express, a BCCI official said that during the tenure of Ajit Agarkar, the Indian team won the title and also changes. The BCCI has extended their contract to June 2026. Which they have now accepted.

BCCI will remove a selector

BCCI is largely satisfied with the selection committee of Ajit Agarkar. SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and S Sharath are present in Agarkar’s selection committee. However, apart from this, the board is also eager to add a new face. The BCCI can make a change in the meeting of the annual general meeting to be held in September. A new member is likely to be appointed in place of S Sharath.

Applications will be invited

Applications will be sought soon for new selectors of BCCI Senior Women and Junior Men’s teams. Currently, the women’s team selection committee is headed by Neetu David and Aarti Vaidya and Mithu Mukherjee are also selectors. All these have completed five years. According to the board rules, no selector can hold this post for more than five years.