BCCI to decide Ajit Agarkar's future as chief selector after AGM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide on Ajit Agarkar's future as the chief selector after its Annual General Meeting (AGM), following authorisation given to office-bearers to take decisions on selection committee matters, Rajeev Shukla, BCCI vice-president, confirmed. Agarkar has formally informed the board that he does not wish to continue after his term ends on October 4.

Ajit Agarkar, who heads the senior selection committee, communicated his decision to step down before the AGM. He had earlier discussed with the board in February about seeking alternatives at the end of his current term. The office-bearers have been authorised to decide on matters concerning selection committees, including whether Agarkar continues as chairman. No individual was discussed during the meeting, and the final call will be taken by the board following the AGM.

The BCCI is also preparing for its centenary celebrations in 2028, which will be marked by a year-long programme starting December 2027. Meanwhile, Arun Singh Dhumal and Majumdar have retained their posts on the IPL governing council, and the AGM has authorised office-bearers to take decisions on selectors. The Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour New Zealand in October and November, playing five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests.