Ajit Agarkar’s Appointment as Chairman of BCCI’s Selection Committee: Challenges Ahead
Ajit Agarkar’s appointment as the Chairman of the BCCI’s Selection Committee is not going to be an easy task, as he has to take five major decisions for the Indian Cricket Team. These include the appointment of Hardik Pandya as the permanent skipper of the T20 team, as well as the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Rebooting the Test and T20 Squads
A major challenge for Agarkar is the need to reboot the Test and T20 squads. It is clear that these teams need to be filled with new, young players, yet the transition of the new players into the squad has to be a natural process.
Tweaking the ODI Squad
Though the ODI team is not completely set, it does have a core setup that can be tweaked as and when required. Agarkar will have to ensure that the ODI squad is properly adjusted.
Conclusion
Ajit Agarkar has a lot of work to do as the new Chairman of the BCCI’s Selection Committee. He must take decisions regarding the appointment of the T20 team’s permanent skipper, the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as well as the rebooting of the Test and T20 teams. He also has to ensure that the ODI squad is properly tweaked. All of this is no easy task, but with the right decisions, Agarkar can help the Indian Cricket Team reach new heights.