Sports News : Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India? Who will replace Ajit Agarkar? The process of finding the answer to this question is still ongoing. The BCCI’s deadline to apply for a new chief selector was October 14. Parthiv Patel was the front runner in place of Ajit Agarkar. However, surprisingly, he did not apply for the post, leading to further confusion for the BCCI. Now, there are reports that BCCI is ready to increase the selectors’ salary budget to end the search for a new chief selector.
According to the report, the BCCI is ready to increase the salary budget to bring in a leading player for the post. This means, if a prominent name becomes the chief selector, his salary can be even higher than that of Ajit Agarkar.
The annual budget was increased to 17.45 crores
Since RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha joined the selection committee in September last year, the BCCI’s expenditure on selectors has increased by Rs 3 crore from the annual budget to Rs 17.45 crore. Interestingly, the board has allocated a budget of Rs 19.35 crore for 2026-27, which is Rs 2 crore more than the previous year. This means that the total budget of the Team India selection committee has been increased by Rs.5 crore.
Out of the earthly race, speculations are rife about Lakshmana
Now the question is, if Parthiv Patel drops out of the race to be the chief selector, who will be next? There are speculations about VVS Laxman’s name. It is believed that VVS Laxman, head of the Center of Excellence, may cast his vote in the matter of selection. Besides him, Pragyan Ojha may continue to serve as interim president.
Lakshman’s influence is greater
According to the report, the board wanted Agarkar to continue till the next World Cup, but it did not work out. Now, if a new Chief Selector is appointed, his thinking may be different from the current one. In such a situation, given Laxman’s growing influence, the board may allow the current situation to remain as it is.
What decision will BCCI take on Shivsunder Das?
The BCCI will also have to decide whether the ss. Whether to continue Das as a selector or not. His four-year term will end in December. Sources say the board may allow Das to continue till the World Cup.