Agarkar's term concluded on October 4, 2026. The former India fast bowler had informed the board around its Annual General Meeting in September that he would not seek an extension. The BCCI issued the formal advertisement on October 6, opening the process to fill the vacancy.
Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as interim head of the committee. The other members are Shiv Sunder Das, RP Singh Ajay Ratra. Ojha, who played 224 Tests, is among those in connection to take over as full-time chief selector, depending on the seniority of the eventual appointee (the role of chairman typically goes to the member with the most Test caps).
Role and Responsibilities
The selected member will help pick the Senior National Men's Team across formats - Tests, One-Day Internationals, T20 Internationals, and any other. The committee also focuses on identifying talent and building bench strength for the national side.
Key duties include:
- Assessing players in domestic and international matches
- Attending team meetings and travelling as required
- Preparing quarterly evaluation reports on team performance for the BCCI Apex Council
- Addressing the media on team selection
- Appointing captains for each format
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following playing records:
- A minimum of 7 Test matches, or
- 30 First-Class matches, or
- 10 ODIs and 20 First-Class matches
Candidates must have retired from the game at least five years earlier. Anyone who has served on any BCCI Cricket Committee (as defined in the board's Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations) for a cumulative period of five years is ineligible.
Application Process
There is one vacancy, Eligible candidates must submit applications by 5:00 PM IST on October 14, 2026, via the official link provided on the BCCI website. After screening and shortlisting, shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interviews.
The move marks the formal start of the process to complete the five-member men's selection panel. Names such as former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel have been mentioned in media reports as potential candidates, though the board will follow it's standard transparent process of applications, shortlisting, and interviews.
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