A big news related to Indian cricket is coming out. Former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha Ajit Agarkar may be part of the selection committee. Actually, according to the latest media reports, Ojha is fully prepared to join the BCCI as a national selector. As soon as this news is revealed, there is a lot of discussion among the fans on social media.
According to the Times of India, S. from Ojha South Zone. Can take over as a national selector instead of Sharath. Sharath has almost completed his four -year term, which is the maximum time under the BCCI rules. Interestingly, Sharath is not going out completely from the selection committee. According to reports, he may return as the chief selector of the Junior Selection Committee, which he took over before 2023.
Meanwhile, the contract of chief selector Ajit Agarkar has been extended by June 2026. Indeed, the board has indicated that it is happy with the group of existing selectors and only one change can be made by replacing Sharath. The Indian Express report states, “BCCI will further invite new applications. However, it is not clear whether the board will retain Das and Banerjee or not. The board is reportedly happy with the existing selectors and only one possible change can be made in the panel.”
Agarkar took charge in July 2023 and has seen major changes and big successes in Indian cricket since then. Under his leadership, India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The team also reached the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023. In such a situation, it was natural to increase the tenure of Agarkar.
Talking about the current selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and S. in the Senior Selection Committee. Sharath includes. However, with the expiry of Sharath’s term, official changes are expected by the BCCI during its annual general meeting in September.
