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  Ajit Agarkar opens up on Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission from T20Is and Samson from ODIs

  Cricket | July 22, 2024 16:22 IST

  The BCCI selection committee head Ajit Agarkar spoke in detail about the questions and conjectures regarding India's squads for the Sri Lanka tour. One of the key pointers was the omission of players who performed in certain formats and Agarkar said that the selectors were hamstrung too.

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  Ajit Agarkar explains reason behind Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub

  Cricket | July 22, 2024 13:47 IST

  Hardik Pandya was picked as Rohit Sharma's vice-captain for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The star allrounder has more leadership experience compared to Suryakumar Yadav when it comes to leading Team India in the shortest format of the game.

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  Ajit Agarkar reveals reason behind Ravindra Jadeja's non-selection in ODIs against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | July 22, 2024 11:20 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja has represented India in 197 ODIs. The southpaw has scored 2756 runs at an average of 32.42. He has also claimed 220 wickets at an average of 36.07.

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  Rohit Sharma laughs, Agarkar comes up with experience retort on Kohli's strike rate question - WATCH

  Cricket | May 03, 2024 13:17 IST

  Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the press conference following the announcement of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad in Mumbai on Thursday, May 2. Among host of questions, Agarkar also had to respond to the one on Virat Kohli's strike rate.

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  Was vice-captaincy point of discussion? Agarkar spills beans on Hardik Pandya's form ahead of T20 WC

  Cricket | May 02, 2024 20:00 IST

  The Indian men's team chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma addressed the press conference after the announcement of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad in Mumbai on Thursday, May 2. Agarkar was asked if the vice-captaincy decision was discussed and about Hardik Pandya's form.

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  'Not his fault': Ajit Agarkar reveals why was Rinku Singh dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad?

  Cricket | May 02, 2024 18:23 IST

  Rinku Singh's non-inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad raised many eyebrows. But chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed the exact reason why he missed out while also stating that the left-hander didn't do anything wrong and it wasn't his fault.

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  'We were looking for middle-order options': Ajit Agarkar on KL Rahul's snub for T20 World Cup 2024

  Cricket | May 02, 2024 20:36 IST

  "We felt that Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are better suited for that and Samson can bat anywhere in the lineup. So, it was just about what we needed and not about who was better," Ajit Agarkar said on KL Rahul's absence from India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

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  India T20 World Cup squad press conference: Rohit and Agarkar justify players' selection

  Cricket | May 02, 2024 17:53 IST

  India T20 WC squad press conference live: Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar addressed the media responding to the questions related to India's World Cup squad. They also responded why Rinku Singh missed out while also revealing that there are no fitness issues with Hardik Pandya.

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  Rohit Sharma dismisses reports of T20 World Cup selection meeting with selectors as fake

  Cricket | April 18, 2024 10:42 IST

  Rohit Sharma is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Mumbai Indians skipper is likely to lead India at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.

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  If team is better off without Kohli or Rahul...: Vaughan urges Agarkar to be brave in picking squad

  Cricket | April 08, 2024 6:30 IST

  Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggested the Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar to be brave and take tough calls while picking the squad for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA. The Indian squad is likely to get picked at the end of April, with the tournament to begin on June 1.

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  BCCI invites applications for vacant selector's position in Ajit Agarkar's panel

  Cricket | January 15, 2024 14:56 IST

  Ajit Agarkar replaced the former chief selector Chetan Sharma in July 2023 after he was selected for the role by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape.

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  ODI World Cup 2023: Will Ravichandra Ashwin be included in Team India's squad?

  Sports | September 19, 2023 15:14 IST

  With Ravichandra Ashwin returning in the ODI series against Australia, there are speculations that he may get a place in the World Cup 2023 in place of injured Axar Patel.

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  Guys need mental break: Ajit Agarkar explains why senior players are resting for Australia ODIs

  Cricket | September 19, 2023 8:30 IST

  In an unconventional move, Team India decided to name two squads for the Australia ODI series, just before the World Cup as senior players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested for a couple of games and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the elephant in the room.

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  Return after 20 months! What chief selector Agarkar, Rohit Sharma said about R Ashwin's WC chances

  Cricket | September 18, 2023 23:31 IST

  Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin returned to the Indian ODI team for the first time since January 2022, for the three-match series against Australia. Skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the rationale behind the decision.

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  Sports Fatafat: Team India has advantage in ranking beat Australia and become number 1

  Sports | September 18, 2023 20:20 IST

  Sports Fatafat: Team India has advantage in ranking beat Australia and become number 1, Know Latest sports news

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  Chahal took a big decision after not being selected in the ODI World Cup

  Sports | September 07, 2023 13:49 IST

  Yuzvendra Chahal took a big decision after not being selected in the ODI World Cup, He joined the foreign team

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  Rohit Sharma PC: These four things of the captain regarding Team India will make the plan to win ODI WC clear.

  Sports | September 05, 2023 23:40 IST

  BCCI has announced Team India for the World Cup, experienced players have been given place in the team captained by Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma will be the captain while Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain of Team India. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are also part of the team.

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  Is this the end of the road for Shikhar Dhawan in Indian team? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar responds

  Cricket | August 21, 2023 20:43 IST

  Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar talked about Shikhar Dhawan's absence and his future with the Indian team as he continued to stay on the sidelines with the squad for Asia Cup 2023 being announced.

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  India announce 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023, key players return to team

  Cricket | August 21, 2023 14:20 IST

  BCCI has announced the 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023. The tournament is set to commence on August 30 while India play Pakistan in their opening game on September 2.

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  Asia Cup 2023: Ajit Agarkar with Rohit Sharma to announce India Asia Cup Squad

  Sports | August 20, 2023 13:53 IST

  Ajit Agarkar with Rohit Sharma to announce India Asia Cup Squad at 1:30 PM Monday