CricketMAN2 brings the latest update on Ajit Agarkar and his role in Indian cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially confirmed that his contract as Chief Selector has been renewed for one more year.
Contract renewal explained
Ajit Agarkar will continue as Chief Selector for at least one more year. This is a renewal of his current term, not a fresh long-term extension.
As per board rules, a selector can serve up to four years in one selection committee and a total of five years across junior and senior levels. The board will review his position again at the right time.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that such decisions are taken keeping the long-term interest of Indian cricket in mind.
Agarkar’s performance as Chief Selector
Agarkar’s tenure has seen mixed results across formats.
Limited-overs success
India has performed strongly in white-ball cricket during his time.
| Tournament | Result |
|---|---|
| ODI World Cup 2023 | Runners-up |
| T20 World Cup 2024 | Champions |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | Champions |
| Asia Cup 2023 (ODI) | Winners |
| Asia Cup 2025 (T20) | Winners |
These results show strong consistency in shorter formats.
Test cricket challenges
India has faced some tough results in Test cricket.
| Series | Result |
|---|---|
| vs New Zealand (Home, 2024) | Lost 0-3 |
| vs South Africa (Home, 2025) | Lost 0-2 |
India also lost an away ODI series in Australia and a home ODI series against New Zealand during this period.
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Key decisions under Agarkar
Agarkar has taken several bold decisions as Chief Selector.
Suryakumar Yadav was made full-time T20I captain after Rohit Sharma stepped away from the format
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in 2025
Shubman Gill was appointed Test captain in May 2025
Gill was later made ODI captain in October 2025 and also became T20I vice-captain
Ishan Kishan was preferred over Gill and Shreyas Iyer for the 2026 T20 World Cup squad
These decisions created both praise and criticism among fans and experts.
Criticism and concerns
Agarkar has also faced criticism during his tenure. Some concerns were raised about his limited presence in domestic matches and frequent travel with the national team.
Experts believe selectors should closely follow domestic performances to identify new talent.
What’s next
With his contract renewed, Agarkar’s immediate focus will be on team selection for upcoming matches.
India will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan in June. After that, the team will travel to England for a white-ball series in July.
Final update
Ajit Agarkar remains India’s Chief Selector for now. The BCCI has shown confidence in his decisions, especially after strong results in limited-overs cricket.
The coming months will be important as he continues to shape the future of Indian cricket.
