BCCI Chief Selector: New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) now faces the question of appointing a new Chief Selector for the men’s cricket team. The term of current selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar ends on October 4, 2026. According to recent reports, Agarkar has informed the board that he does not wish to extend his term. The board will now decide on his successor.

BCCI Chief Selector: Ajit Agarkar’s term ends on October 4

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that the board has enough time to decide on a new chief selector. He indicated that a final decision on the post will be made only after Agarkar’s term ends.

Agarkar will take charge till October 4

Ajit Agarkar has informed the BCCI of his decision. According to reports, he has not expressed interest in continuing in the position for a second term. His current term ends on October 4th.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated in a statement that the board is in no hurry to appoint a new chief selector. He added that the board has enough time until October 4th to make a decision on the vacant position.

The new Chief Selector will face a huge responsibility.

The new chairman of the selection committee will play a crucial role after Agarkar. The Indian team has several major tournaments and series to play in the coming years. The selection committee will need to select teams based on player performance, team composition, and upcoming international schedules.

The current BCCI activities also provide an insight into the selection committee’s responsibilities. In September 2026, the Board announced the Indian squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against the West Indies.

Many important selection decisions took place during Agarkar’s tenure.

The men’s selection committee, led by Agarkar, has made several key selection decisions for the Indian team over the years. According to official BCCI information, Ajit Agarkar also addressed the post-team selection press conference in June 2026 as chairman of the men’s selection committee.

During his tenure, several decisions to captaincy and senior players were also discussed. Now, the new Chief Selector will be responsible for building on the current team structure and developing the team for the future.

Who can become the next Chief Selector?

Several former Indian players have been named in media reports as a potential successor to Agarkar. VVS Laxman was reported as a potential contender in August. Some recent reports have also mentioned Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha as potential options. However, the BCCI has not yet officially announced any of these names as the new chief selector.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be in focus.

The new chief selector will also face important decisions regarding the future of senior players. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included in the BCCI’s June 2026 ODI squad for the Afghanistan series. This clearly indicates that decisions regarding senior players remain important for the selection committee.

In the coming days, the new selection chief will be responsible for making selection decisions based on the team’s needs, player performance, and future tournaments. The BCCI has not yet officially announced the name of the new chief selector.