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BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s term ends; new panel to be chosen at Sept 18 AGM with former players Parthiv Patel, Pragyan Ojha leading
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as BCCI chief selector concludes, and the board is set to form a new selection committee at its September 18 annual general meeting, with ex‑players Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha emerging as front‑runners.
Ajit Agarkar’s contract as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector is set to expire, prompting the board to consider a fresh selection committee at its annual general meeting (AGM) on September 18.
The race for the top post has seen former Indian cricketers Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha emerge as the leading candidates, according to sources close to the selection process.
The composition of the new panel will be crucial for shaping India’s national squads across all formats, as the selectors play a pivotal role in team composition and talent identification.
BCCI officials have not yet disclosed a final shortlist, but the AGM is expected to feature formal nominations and voting to appoint the new committee.
Cricket stakeholders and fans will be watching the outcome closely, given its potential impact on upcoming series and tournaments.
The race for the top post has seen former Indian cricketers Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha emerge as the leading candidates, according to sources close to the selection process.
The composition of the new panel will be crucial for shaping India’s national squads across all formats, as the selectors play a pivotal role in team composition and talent identification.
BCCI officials have not yet disclosed a final shortlist, but the AGM is expected to feature formal nominations and voting to appoint the new committee.
Cricket stakeholders and fans will be watching the outcome closely, given its potential impact on upcoming series and tournaments.