Will BCCI replace Ajit Agarkar after Rohit century?
Rohit Sharma's Lord's 138 has increased pressure on the chief selector whose tenure extension ends soon.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering changes to its selection committee following Rohit Sharma's century at Lord's. Ajit Agarkar's original term ended in June and the board granted him a three-month extension. Reports indicate the BCCI is now weighing options that include VVS Laxman for the top selection role.
Hindustan Times reported that Rohit Sharma's 138 against England has put the selectors under pressure. The century came after earlier low scores and has complicated any plan to ease him out of the ODI side before the 2027 World Cup. Agarkar lacks the authority to enforce succession planning against senior players.
NDTV Sports noted that speculation about Rohit has subsided for now after the performance. The board has not confirmed any immediate decision on the selection panel.
CricHubb Take
The episode shows that star power can override selector tenure cycles when results turn in the player's favour.