BCCI: Ajit Agarkar can become the chief selector of the Indian cricket team, separated from the Delhi Capitals team

Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar is once again in the race to become the chief selector of the Indian cricket team. Agarkar parted ways with IPL team Delhi Capitals on Thursday. He was associated with the team as an assistant coach. The news of stepping down made it clear that he could be the chief selector while picking the T20 squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Delhi Capitals confirmed that Agarkar and Shane Watson are no longer part of the support staff. The team tweeted, “This will always be home to you. Thanks, Ajith and Watto (Watson). Best wishes for the future. ''''''' Agarkar has also given an interview for the post of selector in 2021 when Chetan Sharma from North Zone became the chairman of the committee.

BCCI will have to increase the annual salary
With Agarkar's name in the running, the BCCI will have to increase the annual salary of the head of the selection committee from Rs 1 crore, while the salaries of the rest of the members will also increase from Rs 90 lakh. Delhi Capitals assistant coach and commentator Agarkar earns more than the annual package of the chief selector and this is the reason why the BCCI will have to review the current pay scale.

Why was Agarkar not made the chief selector in 2021?
The 45-year-old Agarkar, a disciple of the late Ramakant Achrekar, has played 191 ODIs, 26 Tests, and four T20Is. The Mumbai Cricket Association is believed to have a problem with Agarkar's claim in 2021 and that is why he was not picked as the chief selector. Apart from this, Chetan Sharma, who had the support of a section of the board, would not have become the president if he was elected.

There is also speculation about the names of Vengsarkar and Shastri.
The current office bearers of MCA are no longer in trouble because they have Salil Ankola. The names of Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri are also being speculated but it is not confirmed whether they have applied or not. Vengsarkar has been the Speaker from 2005 to 2008 and has a maximum term of four years, which means he has only one year left.

(pc amarujala)