New Delhi: The Indian cricket team has created a new history by winning the T20 World Cup on the 8th of this month. Now the Indian team has its eyes on the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027, for which the BCCI and the management team have already started making a concrete plan.

However, before this, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has made an important request to BCCI. According to him, Agarkar has sought extension of his tenure so that he can serve in the 2027 ODI World Cup also.

Demand to extend tenure from BCCI

Amid the excitement of the T20 World Cup victory, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has approached the BCCI to extend his tenure till 2027. According to reliable sources, his request is linked to the long-term strategy of Team India, which has led to discussions regarding the direction of the team in the coming years.

issue of stability in the selection committee

Agarkar’s request has come at a time when the Indian team is continuously showing success in big tournaments. In the last few years, Team India has played four ICC finals, out of which it has won three. In such a situation, it is very important for BCCI to maintain continuity in the selection process.

The contract has already been extended

Would like to tell you that due to India’s success in the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, Ajit Agarkar’s contract was already extended for one year. Now after the victory of the 2026 T20 World Cup, their new demand has come to light, on which discussions are going on.

Took over the responsibility in 2023

It is worth noting that the post of Chief Selector was vacant in 2020-21. Before Agarkar, Chetan Sharma was on this post, but he resigned in 2023 after being involved in a sting operation. After this, Ajit Agarkar assumed the responsibility of this post in July 2023.