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Pragyan Ojha may continue as interim chief selector

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces uncertainty over its national selection committee leadership as former chief Ajit Agarkar steps down. With the West Zone vacancy unfilled—despite former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel declining to apply—the BCCI may extend Pragyan Ojha’s interim role as selection committee chairman.

Speculation suggests VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, could gain more influence in selection decisions, particularly ahead of the ODI World Cup in 2024. The board has also increased its budget for selection committees by ₹5 crore, rising to ₹19.35 crore for 2026–27, signaling a willingness to attract high-profile selectors with extensive international experience.

However, recent outreach to former cricketers with near-100 Test caps reportedly failed to yield interest, while existing selectors like SS Das may continue beyond his current four-year term if the BCCI opts for stability until the World Cup.

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