Ajit Agarkar steps down as chief selectorFormer Team India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar is no longer the chief selector. The BCCI has initiated the process of finding a new chief selector to replace him. Meanwhile, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has acknowledged Ajit Agarkar's contributions.
What did Gautam Gambhir write for Ajit Agarkar?
Gautam Gambhir shared a special post for Ajit Agarkar on social media. He highlighted the outstanding work Agarkar has done as the chief selector—something everyone acknowledges.
History will remember him. Gambhir wrote, "Dear Ajit *bhai*, it has been a great honor working with you. Those three ICC trophies stand as a testament to your unwavering belief that the team comes first.
I must say that history will always remember you fondly. Thank you for everything. My heartfelt best wishes for your future endeavors.
What did India achieve during Ajit Agarkar's tenure?
Ajit Agarkar became the Chief Selector in 2023, and early in his tenure, Team India won the gold medal at the Asian Games. Subsequently, the team also won the 2023 Asia Cup.
Although India did not win the ICC ODI World Cup, the team reached the final. However, in 2024, Team India won the T20 World Cup. Following this, the Indian team won the Champions Trophy in 2025. Notably, Team India also successfully defended its T20 title in 2026.
Ajit Agarkar also made these major decisions
Ajit Agarkar took several significant decisions during his tenure. He removed Rohit Sharma from the captaincy. It was also his decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as captain ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Later, it was Agarkar's decision to hand over the T20 captaincy to Shreyas Iyer after taking it from Suryakumar Yadav. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also announced their retirement from Test cricket during his tenure.
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