Ajit Agarkar hasn't sought extension from BCCI as chief selector, future to be decided once contract expires: Report

After the T20 World Cup 2026 win earlier this month, there was chatter doing the rounds that Agarkar himself approached the BCCI, asking for an extension till the ODI World Cup next year. However, a senior board official categorically denied these rumours, saying no such talk has taken place and that the conversation on this matter will only begin once Agarkar's tenure comes to an end in September 2026.

The BCCI official explained there's no reason for Agarkar to ask for an extension himself as a senior selector can continue upto four years as per the constitution.

"The selection panel is a sub-committee of the BCCI and the selectors' contract runs till September this year," a senior BCCI official privy to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Agarkar has been credited with taking some hard calls and ensuring a smooth transition in Test cricket following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Under Agarkar, India has won three ICC white-ball trophies; however, in Tests, results have left much to be desired, with India losing two home series against New Zealand and South Africa.

The selection committee, led by Agarkar, also took the hard call of dropping Shubman Gill from the World Cup squad, owing to his below-par performance in the previous few series and also brought back Ishan Kishan into the mix from oblivion.

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