Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday said the board has “sufficient time” to decide on the next chairman of the men’s selection committee as Ajit Agarkar’s three-year tenure comes to an end on October 4.
Agarkar has already informed the BCCI that he does not wish to seek an extension to his contract, bringing his stint as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee towards an end.
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The former India all-rounder conveyed his decision to the board on September 18, with the BCCI subsequently authorising its office-bearers to take a call on the future of the selection committee.
Saikia, however, said the board is in no hurry to announce Agarkar’s successor and will take a decision after the incumbent’s contract expires.
“As far as Ajit Agarkar is concerned, his tenure is going to be over on 4th of October and we have sufficient time till 4th,” Saikia told PTI Videos.
“We are going to take a decision regarding the vacant position which will be there after 4th of October. Once any decision is taken by BCCI, we will definitely announce it in public domain,” he added.
Agarkar took over as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee in July 2023, succeeding Chetan Sharma. His tenure has included India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024 and the Champions Trophy title in 2025.
The BCCI is now set to begin the process of filling the post after October 4. The next selection committee chairman will inherit a team preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup, making the appointment an important one for India’s white-ball plans.
Saikia also spoke about India’s campaign at the Asian Games and hoped the men’s team could emulate the women’s side, which won the cricket gold medal in Japan.
“We are very proud, the country is rejoicing their stupendous victory. The women’s team has really done well and they are continuing their winning streak for more than one year,” Saikia said.
India’s men’s team will begin its campaign on September 28, with the final scheduled for October 3.
“We hope that the men will also follow the same pathway which the women’s team has laid in Japan. I hope the country will have another golden opportunity to rejoice on October 3,” Saikia added.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
