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During Agarkar’s tenure, Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy earlier this year.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has increased the contract of Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. According to the report, he will continue in this post till June 2026. However, no statement has been received from BCCI so far. Former fast bowler Agarkar was made the chairman of Team India’s Selection Committee in July 2023.
During Agarkar’s tenure, Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Apart from this, Team India also reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Where he lost to Australia.
The contract was renewed before IPL 2025 According to the report, Agarkar’s contract was renewed before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. A BCCI official said, “During his tenure, the Indian team won the title and also saw change (in Test and T20).” BCCI had extended his contract by June 2026 and accepted the proposal a few months ago.
Has taken 349 international wickets Agarkar has taken 349 international wickets in his career. He has taken 58 wickets in Tests, 288 in ODIs and 3 wickets in T20 International. See their 3 records …
- Be part of the Indian team winning T20 World Cup: Ajit Agarkar was a part of Team India, which won the T20 World Cup in 2007. He took 15 runs in 2 matches of the tournament and took a wicket. India won the title by defeating Pakistan in the final of the tournament held in South Africa.
- Indians who scored the fastest half -century in ODIs: Ajit Agarkar is the fastest half -century Indian batter in ODIs. He scored a half -century on 21 balls against Zimbabwe in 2000.
- The fastest 50 wickets: Agarkar has completed the fastest 50 wickets in ODIs for India. He did this feat in 23 matches.
S Sharat can be removed Currently, the Selection Committee includes Agarkar, SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and S Sharat. But it is believed that after the Annual Journal Body Meeting to be held in September, there will be some changes in the Senior Selection Committee. Sharat was the chairman of the Junior Selection Committee in September 2021 and was promoted in the Senior Selection Committee in January 2023. According to the report, the board can appoint a new face in their place.
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