Zaheer Khan emerges as candidate to replace Ajit Agarkar as chief selector

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has emerged as a top option to lead the BCCI selection committee if the board decides not to extend Ajit Agarkar's contract. Media reports suggest that VVS Laxman could be appointed Director of Cricket, with the BCCI likely to hold a meeting with Agarkar regarding his future once the Test series against Sri Lanka ends.

The report claimed that Laxman was initially considered to replace Agarkar but did not want to take up the position due to the amount of travelling involved. As a result, Laxman could be offered a brand new position while Zaheer could emerge as a top option depending on how the situation with Agarkar turns out. The BCCI office bearers are set to meet Agarkar after the Sri Lanka series to discuss his future.

Agarkar will complete three years as chairman in September and is eligible for a one-year extension. The meeting comes amid differences of opinion between the selectors and the BCCI regarding Rohit Sharma's future in the ODI team.