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BCCI chief selector succession

Overview

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) began reviewing chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s contract as his term approached its September 2026 expiry. Early reports indicated the board might not extend his tenure and was weighing former India batsman VVS Laxman as a possible replacement, with a decision expected at the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting.

Subsequent coverage highlighted internal friction over the future of opening batsman Rohit Sharma. After Sharma’s recent century against England, BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia publicly affirmed his place in upcoming plans, a move that selection committee members said was driven by fan pressure and left them feeling sidelined. This dispute intensified scrutiny of Agarkar’s position and raised the prospect of a swift restructuring of the selection committee ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Entities

VVS Laxman · Board of Control for Cricket in India · Ajit Agarkar · Rohit Sharma · India men's cricket team

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Ajit Agarkar's chief selector post at risk amid BCCI clash over Rohit Sharma
BCCI may remove chief selector Ajit Agarkar, possibly appoint VVS Laxman, amid internal conflict over Rohit Sharma’s role after his recent century.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
BCCI Considers VVS Laxman as New India Chief Selector Amid Ajit Agarkar Tenure Review
BCCI may not renew chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s contract, considering VVS Laxman as his successor; the decision will be reviewed at the September AGM.

Sources

en.etemaaddaily.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · moving.co.nz · mrt.com.my · nayalook.com · news.abplive.com · News18.com · news18.com · newsindialive.in