After Ajit Agarkar stepped down as Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir gave him a heartfelt tribute. Agarkar notified the BCCI of his intention to resign prior to the Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2026, and his tenure as chief selector ended on October 4, 2026.
Gambhir praised Ajit Agarkar’s contributions during their collaboration and emphasised the three ICC trophies the team won while he was in charge as evidence of his dedication to the group. It is truly an honour to work with you, dear Ajit Bhai. Your belief in “Team first & Team ahead, always” is demonstrated by those three ICC trophies. History will treat you more kindly, I must say. I am grateful for everything. Gambhir wrote on X, “My best wishes for your future endeavours.
On July 4, 2023, Ajit Agarkar was named Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee. He held this position for just over three years, until October 2026. India won three significant ICC championships while he was in charge of selection: the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
These wins in a variety of formats demonstrated how consistently the teams put together under Agarkar’s direction performed. In terms of ICC tournament results, the period between July 2023 and October 2026 turned out to be one of the best for Indian cricket, as the team won medals in all three of the international competitions they participated in during that time.
These three trophies were specifically mentioned in Gambhir’s tribute as proof of Agarkar’s conviction and his steadfast dedication to putting the team first during his tenure. The close working relationship between the two during an exceptionally productive period for the national team was reflected in the Indian head coach’s remarks.
What caused Ajit Agarkar to resign, and who will take his place?
Before the board’s Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2026, Agarkar notified the BCCI of his intention to resign from the position; his term will formally end on October 4, 2026. Neither Agarkar nor the BCCI have made public the precise reasons behind his decision to resign.
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The BCCI started looking for a replacement chief selector after he left. As of October 7, 2026, no official successor has been announced. The selection and appointment of a new Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee is presently being conducted by the board.
