The question of extending Ajit Agarkar's term or appointing a new chairman from the Indian cricket selection committee did not receive a final answer at the 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which took place on Friday. Members of the regional associations left the decision on this matter to the discretion of the board officials.
After the meeting, one senior BCCI official stated that the officials were authorized to make decisions regarding the selection committees. BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla also confirmed that the further decision regarding the selection committee would be made by the board management.
As Agarkar's current term is drawing to a close, his future was actively discussed before the AGM. However, after the meeting, the board did not specify whether Agarkar would receive an extension or if he would be assigned to a new person. Thus, the decision regarding Agarkar is postponed for now, and the issue is not closed; the BCCI management will determine the next steps.
Issues with the junior selection committee
The BCCI faces not only the issue of the senior selection committee. The board also needs to fill all five positions in the junior selection committee. After the officials were granted authority on matters related to the selection committees, they will also be responsible for advancing this process.
Agarkar became the chairman of the men's senior selection committee in July 2023, and his place on the five-member committee was maintained for the 2025 AGM.
Arun Dumal remains in IPL leadership
The AGM also concluded the process concerning IPL leadership. It was decided that Arun Singh Dumal would remain in the IPL leadership. During this time, the Mumbai Cricket Association requested the BCCI to allocate additional major matches to its venue.
Sourav Ganguly and Venkatesh Prasad attended
Representatives from the board's regional associations were present at the 95th BCCI AGM. Among them were former Indian team captain Sourav Ganguly and former fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad.
Now all attention is focused on what decision the BCCI officials will make regarding the Agarkar case. Instead of making a decision at the AGM itself, it has delegated responsibility for the next step to the officials.
10 important decisions at the BCCI AGM: from IPL to umpire fees
The 95th BCCI Annual General Meeting took place on September 18, 2026, at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Many important decisions related to Indian cricket were made at the meeting.
1. Two representatives from the general body—Arun Singh Dumal and M. Hayrul Jamal Majumdar—were included in the IPL leadership.
2. The general body approved the audited reports of the BCCI for the financial year 2025-26.
3. The BCCI's annual budget for the financial year 2026-27 was also approved.
4. Auditors were appointed for the financial year 2026-27.
5. A unanimous decision was made to celebrate the 20th season of the IPL on a grand scale in 2027.
6. BCCI will celebrate its centenary in 2028. The AGM decided to begin preparations for the centenary, which will start in December 2027 and last throughout 2028.
7. An increase in the remuneration system for umpires and match referees, as well as changes in their grades, was approved.
8. A new internal committee was formed under the BCCI's policy on preventing sexual harassment.
9. Changes were made and the updated BCCI age verification policy was approved.
10. The general body discussed ensuring the best conditions and necessary resources for cricketers with disabilities in cooperation with regional cricket associations to promote their development and progress.
