# Wasim Jaffer Calls Ajit Agarkar’s Selection Tenure Successful 2026-08-06T14:43:00+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Wasim Jaffer has rated Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector successful, despite reports that his contract may not be extended after it ends next month. Agarkar took charge in July 2023. India reached the 2023 ODI World Cup final and, during his tenure, won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups, the 2023 and 2025 Asia Cups, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. NDTV also lists the World Cup final, two T20 World Cup titles, the Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy among Agarkar’s tenure results. Jaffer said India’s white-ball results justified a positive assessment, but questioned the handling of Mohammed Shami, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Auqib Nabi. He said Nabi, called up as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, deserved selection in the original squad after strong Ranji Trophy performances. Jaffer also said selection clarity mattered and suggested Nabi may struggle to enter the playing XI in Sri Lanka. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - sports.ndtv.com Tags: Ajit Agarkar, Cricket, Indian cricket, selection, Wasim Jaffer Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/wasim-jaffer-calls-ajit-agarkars-selection-tenure-successful/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/wasim-jaffer-calls-ajit-agarkars-selection-tenure-successful/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.