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'The mischief makers could be the other selectors' - Sunil Gavaskar's warning to Ajit Agarkar's successor

Sunil Gavaskar has cautioned the future leader of India's selection panel about unique pitfalls of the position as Ajit Agarkar prepares to step down. Agarkar informed the board that he will decline an extension when his three-year mandate concludes in October 2026, leaving behind a tenure highlighted by multiple global tournament triumphs and final appearances.

Highlighting the hidden pressures of the office, Gavaskar pointed out that panel chiefs frequently shoulder public blame for joint choices or directives secretly pushed by other committee members. The cricket legend stressed that incoming heads face relentless media examination where a solitary perceived misstep completely overshadows numerous correct decisions.

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