# BCCI waits on Ajit Agarkar’s chief selector future

2026-09-18T17:57:03+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The BCCI has offered no clear answer on whether chief selector Ajit Agarkar will stay beyond October 4, when his contract expires. Secretary Devajit Saikia said after the board's Annual General Meeting: 'We still have fifteen days to go. Fifteen days is a long time in the world of cricket. We will take a decision in appropriate time.' BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that office-bearers have been authorised to decide on the senior men's selection committee. Reports differ on Agarkar's intentions. news.abplive.com says Agarkar has communicated his plan to step down, with former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel among the candidates to replace him. rediff.com, citing sources, reports a growing distance between Agarkar and the BCCI on fitness and scheduling issues ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, and notes a faction wants him replaced. The BCCI has not confirmed any departure or successor.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

news.abplive.com frames Agarkar's exit as a settled decision, leading with his reported resignation and a named successor. rediff.com reports the uncertainty as a factional standoff, highlighting Agarkar's growing distance with the board. The BCCI's own guarded statements from Saikia support the rediff.com framing: no decision has been taken, and the clock is ticking. The next clear date is October 4, when Agarkar's term ends.

## Coverage

- news.abplive.com (sensationalist) <https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/ajit-agarkar-ready-to-step-down-as-bcci-chief-selector-1867320>
  Leads with resignation as settled fact despite BCCI not confirming, treats speculation as news
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/fifteen-days-is-a-long-time-bcci-plays-wait-and-watch-on-ajit-agarkars-future/articleshow/134338343.cms>
  Straight report of BCCI secretary's comments, frames uncertainty without editorialising
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/ajit-agarkars-future-as-chief-selector-uncertain-bcci-denies-ranchi-test-venue-change/20260918.htm>
  Reports factional rift and BCCI denial of venue change, attributes to sources without taking sides

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