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BCCI increases selectors' budget amid Ajit Agarkar replacement search

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

BCCI increases selectors' budget amid Ajit Agarkar replacement search

Summary

The BCCI has increased the selectors' budget by Rs 5 crore, raising it to Rs 19.35 crore for the 2026-27 period. This decision comes following Ajit Agarkar's exit as chief selector, leaving a West Zone vacancy unfilled after Parthiv Patel opted not to apply for the position. As the ODI World Cup approaches, speculation grows that VVS Laxman may have more influence on selection decisions, with Pragyan Ojha remaining as interim chairman. The BCCI is also reportedly seeking big names for the role, having seen selection expenses exceed Rs 17.45 crore last year. Potential candidates for the chief selector role face ongoing negotiations regarding their remuneration.

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By the Numbers

•BCCI's selectors' budget increased by Rs 5 crore for 2026-27.
•Ajit Agarkar's departure leaves a West Zone vacancy unfilled.
•VVS Laxman may play a larger role in selection decisions.
•Pragyan Ojha continues as the interim selection committee chairman.
•BCCI is actively seeking high-profile candidates for key selector roles.

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — BCCI raises selectors' budget by Rs 5 cr as hunt for Ajit Agarkar's replacement continues

What they're saying

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Parthiv Patel's decision to opt out has given rise to speculation that the head of the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, may have a greater say in selection affairs, with Pragyan Ojha continuing as the interim chairman of the selection committee. With the ODI World Cup less than a year away, will the BCCI choose to continue with the two?
— Yahoo Sports

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