Ajit Agarkar's role as Chief Selector is under scrutiny, with BCCI considering replacing him with VVS Laxman due to the ongoing Rohit Sharma saga.
Laxman could replace Agarkar as the Indian chief selector
Aug 05, 2026
12:12 pm
What's the storyAccording to a Dainik Jagran report, Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector is in jeopardy, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considering VVS Laxman as a possible replacement.
The decision comes amid the controversy surrounding Rohit Sharma's future in the ODI format.
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