BCCI Secretary Says Agarkar Missed Selection Meeting Due to Travel, Poor Connectivity
· Sports · Times of India, Hindustan Times
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that chief selector Ajit Agarkar missed the board's review meeting on September 3, 2026, because he was out of station and could not join virtually due to poor network connectivity. The meeting was convened at short notice to review India's recent performances in England, Ireland, and the Test series in Sri Lanka, and to map preparations for the upcoming international calendar leading to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Saikia dismissed speculation that Agarkar's tenure was under review or that changes were being planned for the senior men's selection committee, stating there was no such discussion. He also ruled out any talk of appointing a new director of cricket for the men's team and noted that individual player selection and format-wise combinations were not on the table, as those decisions remain with the selectors.
Why it matters
Indian cricket fans and selectors now have clarity that the selection committee structure remains unchanged ahead of a heavy international calendar building to the 2027 ODI World Cup, removing short-term uncertainty over Agarkar's role and the BCCI's leadership setup for the men's team.
Read the original report — Times of India
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