# BCCI office-bearers to decide Ajit Agarkar’s future as selector 2026-09-18T11:56:49+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 5 independent outlets The BCCI has authorised its office-bearers to decide on the future of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, whose contract ends on October 4. The decision was taken at the board's 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Friday, as reported by multiple outlets including the Times of India, Economic Times, and PTI. Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has emerged as a strong contender to replace Agarkar if an extension is not agreed upon, according to Times of India. Rediff adds that current selector Pragyan Ojha is also in the running, though BCCI rules state the senior-most panel member becomes chairman. The board will need to advertise the post and conduct interviews before appointing a successor. Agarkar skipped a recent high-level review meeting, which some sources told Times of India was unusual. Rediff reports that BCCI brass was unhappy with how Agarkar handled Rohit Sharma's ODI future, while Agarkar was reportedly miffed at board interference. The junior selection committee's five positions also need to be filled. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Times of India and Rediff frame the story around Agarkar's strained relationship with the board, citing his absence from a review meeting and disagreement over Rohit Sharma's selection. This injects drama absent from neutral wire reports like PTI, which simply note the authorisation. The balanced reading is that a routine contract expiry has become a flashpoint, but the office-bearers have not signalled a decision. The next concrete date is October 4, when Agarkar's contract expires. The analysis highlights the key differences in framing: some sources emphasize the potential replacement candidates and the process, while others focus on the reported tensions. The key date is October 4, when Agarkar's contract expires. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Reports AGM decision and process for replacement without speculation - economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Straight PTI-style report on AGM authorisation, no added drama - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Reports AGM decision and process for replacement without speculation - rediff.com (sensationalist) Focuses on Agarkar's fallout with BCCI over Rohit Sharma's future and his skipped meeting - rediff.com (sensationalist) Focuses on Agarkar's fallout with BCCI over Rohit Sharma's future and his skipped meeting - telanganatoday.com (neutral report) Factual report on AGM decision with additional details on Mumbai and Ranchi cricket matters - sports.ndtv.com (neutral report) Repeats authorisation news with no added interpretation - sports.ndtv.com (neutral report) Repeats authorisation news with no added interpretation Tags: Ajit Agarkar, BCCI, Parthiv Patel, Pragyan Ojha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bcci-authorises-office-bearers-to-decide-ajit-agarkars-future-as-chief-selector/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bcci-authorises-office-bearers-to-decide-ajit-agarkars-future-as-chief-selector/#story-in-brief