Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the Indian men's selection committee has coincided with a remarkable period for Indian cricket. Appointed to the role in July 2023, Agarkar became responsible for one of the most closely watched jobs in Indian cricket.

During his tenure, Indian teams have collected major international trophies across formats, while the selection committee has also overseen the transition from an established group of senior players to a younger generation.

According to reports, Agarkar has informed the BCCI that he does not intend to continue after his current term ends on October 4. The development could lead to the process of appointing a new chairman of the selection committee.

A Trophy-Filled Period for Indian Cricket

Agarkar took charge in July 2023, at a time when India had gone several years without winning a senior men's ICC trophy.

Soon after his appointment, India won gold in men's cricket at the 2023 Asian Games and then lifted the Asia Cup in 2023.

India also reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, although Australia won the title.

The biggest breakthrough came in 2024 when India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year wait for a senior men's ICC trophy.

The success continued in 2025, when India won the ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI noted that this was India's second consecutive ICC title after the 2024 T20 World Cup.

In 2026, India added another major achievement by winning the Men's T20 World Cup. BCCI records state that India defeated New Zealand in the final and became the first team to retain the Men's T20 World Cup title.

India's major achievements during this period

• Asian Games men's cricket gold – 2023

• Asia Cup – 2023

• ICC Men's T20 World Cup – 2024

• ICC Champions Trophy – 2025

• ICC Men's T20 World Cup – 2026

India also reached the 2023 ODI World Cup final during this period.

Major Selection Decisions

Agarkar's tenure has also coincided with several important changes in India's leadership and squad composition.

The selection committee has been involved in the transition between generations, with established players gradually making way for younger members of the squad.

Shubman Gill has taken over as India's Test and ODI captain, while Shreyas Iyer has led the team in T20Is and at the 2026 Asian Games. BCCI squad announcements from 2026 confirm these leadership roles.

The selection committee has also overseen the integration of younger players into the national setup. The 2026 squads, for example, feature players such as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi alongside established names.

Managing the Transition

One of the major challenges during this period has been managing the transition between generations.

Veteran players have moved out of some formats while younger players have been given opportunities. At the same time, the selectors have had to balance experience with long-term planning across Test, ODI and T20 cricket.

This transition can also be seen in India's 2026 Test squad, which includes established players alongside younger names such as Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar.

What Will Agarkar's Exit Mean for the Selection Committee?

If Agarkar steps down when his current term concludes, the BCCI will need to appoint a new chairman of the senior men's selection committee.

The next selection chief will inherit a team that has undergone considerable change while also carrying several major trophies from the Agarkar era.

For now, Agarkar's tenure is notable for the number of major titles won during the period and the significant changes made to India's squads and leadership structure.

As the BCCI begins the process of finding his successor, attention will turn to how India's next selection committee approaches the team's next phase.