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Wasim Jaffer Calls Ajit Agarkar’s Selection Tenure Successful
Wasim Jaffer Calls Ajit Agarkar’s Selection Tenure Successful
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.…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that trophies prove every selection was right, or that a few disputed calls invalidate Agarkar’s entire tenure. Neither holds up. India’s white-ball record is strong, while questions over Shami, Sarfaraz, Easwaran and Nabi concern consistency and communication. The fair test is whether selectors can explain the next squad clearly, and whether Nabi’s performance earns him a place beyond a replacement call-up.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, sports.ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
