Ajit Agarkar Appointed as New Chairman of BCCI Selection Committee

The saga has ended, and it is now official: Ajit Agarkar is the new chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Selection Committee. In a move that seemed premeditated, Agarkar was the only applicant to appear for the interview. He applied for the position last week after the BCCI offered to increase the chief selector’s salary. He will chair the selection meeting for the India vs West Indies T20 Squad.

CAC Unanimously Recommends Ajit Agarkar

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) – consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape – interviewed applicants for the position of one selector in the Men’s Selection Committee. After reviewing all the applicants, the three-member CAC unanimously recommended Ajit Agarkar for the said position, as the BCCI stated in a press release.

Agarkar’s Post-Playing Career

Following his playing career, Agarkar was appointed as the Chief Selector for the senior Mumbai Team and also took on coaching responsibilities with the Delhi Capitals.

BCCI Offers Remuneration of Rs 1 Crore to Chairman of Selectors

The Indian Cricket Board currently offers a remuneration of Rs 1 crore to the chairman of selectors. The other members of the panel will receive Rs 75 lakh each.

Conclusion

Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the new Chairman of the BCCI Selection Committee after being unanimously recommended by the CAC. After his playing career, he was appointed as the Chief Selector for the senior Mumbai Team and also took on coaching responsibilities with the Delhi Capitals. The BCCI currently offers a remuneration of Rs 1 crore to the chairman of selectors, and Rs 75 lakh each to the other members of the panel.