According to a report by Dainik Jagran, India batting great VVS Laxman has emerged as one of the leading candidates to succeed Ajit Agarkar if the BCCI decides to appoint a new chairman of selectors. The report added that discussions are still at the initial stage and the matter is expected to come up during the BCCI's Annual General Meeting later this year.
Key Points
Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chief selector ends in September 2026.VVS Laxman has reportedly emerged as a contender for the role.The BCCI has not officially announced whether Ajit Agarkar will receive an extension.A final decision is expected during the board's Annual General Meeting.However, according to the report, the situation changed following India's ODI tour of England. The controversy surrounding Rohit Sharma's ODI future is said to have influenced the discussion.
The report added that Rohit's century in the third ODI, instead of settling the debate, further complicated matters. While Ajit Agarkar remains in contention for an extension, the BCCI is now said to be evaluating multiple options before making a final decision. According to the report, India's upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka could also influence the board's thinking, with a successful tour potentially strengthening Ajit Agarkar's chances of continuing until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Why VVS Laxman has entered the conversation
Laxman has spent the last few years overseeing India's cricket development programme as the Head of Cricket at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, making him one of the most influential figures in the country's high-performance structure.
VVS Laxman has also become the BCCI's preferred choice whenever India have needed a second coaching setup because of overlapping international assignments. He has led several touring squads in recent years and most recently served as acting head coach during India's tour of Zimbabwe.
Appointed chairman of selectors in July 2023, Ajit Agarkar has overseen one of the most successful periods in recent Indian cricket.
At the same time, some of the selection committee's recent decisions have attracted criticism, and the report claims the BCCI is still weighing whether to reward Ajit Agarkar with a one-year extension or hand over the responsibility to a new chief selector. The report also noted that Agarkar is keen to continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup but has not received any formal assurance from the board regarding an extension.
Next BCCI chief selector will oversee India's 2027 World Cup roadmap
The chief selector will work alongside the team management to identify India's core squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, oversee succession planning for senior players, and monitor performances across domestic and international cricket before finalizing the tournament squad.
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