# Agarkar’s Reported Exit Puts India’s Chief Selector Role Under Scrutiny

2026-08-13T08:05:56+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector may end in September, with his contract reportedly unlikely to be extended. NDTV Sports reports that former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan is a leading option if the BCCI chooses not to renew Agarkar’s contract. Rediff.com says V V S Laxman, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravi Shastri are also being discussed. The next selector will face a demanding cycle before the 2027 World Cup, while managing form, workload and the transition between senior players and emerging talent. Agarkar’s decisions drew scrutiny during the England tour, while uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future added to the pressure. Rediff argues that the role now requires strategic planning, talent scouting and clear communication, not just squad selection.

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- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/column/after-agarkar-india-needs-a-visionary-chief-selector/20260813.htm>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-great-in-line-to-replace-ajit-agarkar-as-chief-selector-report-drops-bombshell-11913932#publisher=newsstand>

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