Ajit Agarkar Extension News: Chief selector of Team India Ajit Agarkar There is talk that he has demanded to extend his tenure till 2027 ODI World Cup, but now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has completely rejected these reports. A senior BCCI official clearly said that Agarkar never asked for an extension and he does not need it. His current contract is till September 2026, after which the board and Agarkar will together decide the future course of action.

Agarkar became the Chief Selector in 2023. Team India has performed brilliantly during his tenure. India has announced T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025 and t20 world cup 2026 Like have won big titles.

What is the selection committee’s focus on?

At present, the entire focus of the selection committee is on the preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. About 20 players have been shortlisted. Now his form and fitness will be monitored. For this, the Indian Premier League 2026, starting from March 28, is being considered an important platform. The selectors will keep an eye on the performance of the players by watching matches in different cities and through TV.

Which players are you keeping an eye on?

According to sources, this time in IPL, instead of new players, more focus will be on the players of the already decided 50 over format. Fast bowling includes names like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh, while Hardik Pandya will be a part of the team as an all-rounder. At the same time, young fast bowler Harshit Rana may take time to recover from his injury.

Overall, BCCI has made it clear that at present there is no discussion of extension. The entire focus is on the team’s preparations for the 2027 World Cup.