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Ajit Agarkar earned approximately Rs 9.75 crore during three-year tenure as chief selector

Agarkar's estimated earnings from the chief selector role total Rs 9.75 crore based on a Rs 3 crore annual salary.

Ajit Agarkar stepped down as India's chief selector on October 4 after completing his tenure with the BCCI. Reports at the time of his appointment in 2023 indicated the annual salary for the position had been increased to Rs 3 crore.

Agarkar served for approximately three years and three months. Based on the reported annual salary, his total earnings from the chief selector role are estimated at Rs 9.75 crore.

Agarkar's net worth is estimated between Rs 40 crore and Rs 50 crore from his playing career, coaching assignments and work as a commentator. The BCCI has begun the process of finding his successor.

The story so far
  1. Sep 20BCCI anticipated clash between Ajit Agarkar and VVS Laxman over Centre of Excellence issues
  2. Sep 13BCCI to decide Ajit Agarkar's future within 48 hours

    Agarkar's contract as chief selector will be decided within two days. He has held the role since 2023.

  3. Sep 3Devajit Saikia says Ajit Agarkar missed BCCI meeting due to travel issues

    BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed rumours about Ajit Agarkar's tenure and selection committee changes after the chief selector missed a board meeting.

  4. Aug 31BCCI to evaluate Ajit Agarkar's position as chief selector at September 3 meeting

    BCCI to assess Agarkar's tenure and future role during management review.

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