Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli may have been unhappy with the way he was treated during Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector, suggesting that the situation could have influenced the former captain’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on May 12, 2025, ahead […]

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has sparked a wave of reactions on social media after replying to a BCCI post inviting applications for a vacant position in the men’s national selection committee. Jadeja’s brief response quickly went viral, with several fans wondering whether it hinted at any tension between him and former India chief selector Ajit […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ajit Agarkar following his departure as Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee. Agarkar’s tenure officially ended on October 4, 2026, after he informed the BCCI of his decision to step down. Gambhir, who worked closely with Agarkar during his time as India head coach, […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified why VVS Laxman, the head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE), attended the men’s selection committee meeting in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, Laxman will now attend selection meetings regularly to avoid confusion over players’ fitness and injury updates. Laxman’s presence […]

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee officially ended on October 4, but the Indian cricket board is yet to name his replacement. Before appointing a new chairman to the five-member selection committee, the BCCI is expected to finalise India’s squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. According to […]

Former Indian player Sadagoppan Ramesh believes Ajit Agarkar must be second-guessing his stance on veteran batter Rohit Sharma after the second ODI against the West Indies. Rohit scored a second century in his last three ODI innings with a sublime 101 off 75 balls, helping India chase down 406 as well. Reacting to Rohit Sharma’s […]

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is reportedly handling the role of interim chief selector of the BCCI’s national selection committee following the end of Ajit Agarkar’s tenure. According to PTI, Ojha was among the four selectors who held an extended meeting with India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI against West […]

Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said that chief selector Ajit Agarkar could have handled communication better when he, along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, retired from Tests as well. Yet, Ashwin praised Agarkar for his overall period as chief selector, considering the several challenges he faced. Talking about Agarkar’s overall stint as chief selector, […]

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has said the board has “sufficient time” to decide on the next chairman of the senior men’s selection committee, with Ajit Agarkar’s three-year tenure set to end on October 4. Agarkar has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he does not wish to seek an extension, bringing […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra praised Ravichandran Ashwin for backing Ajit Agarkar as he is set to end his reign as chief selector in an unceremonious fashion. He recently said on his YouTube channel that although he was phased out of the Indian team, he respects and understands the decisions made as well. […]