Wasim Jaffer weighs in on Ajit Agarkar’s possible selector contract extension ahead of the 2027 World Cup

Ajit Agarkar’s term as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee is set to wrap up on October 4. As the BCCI gears up for a crucial meeting, speculation is swirling about whether the former fast‑bowler will be asked to stay on for another stint.

Enter Wasim Jaffer – the seasoned ex‑India opener and Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran – who recently aired his view in a candid YouTube chat. Jaffer was quick to commend Agarkar’s work, especially in the limited‑overs arena. “We’ve been almost unbeatable in white‑ball cricket under his watch,” he said, drawing a parallel to Australia’s early‑2000s dominance. “The trophies we’ve collected speak for themselves.”

But the former batsman didn’t shy away from the flip side. He noted that India’s once‑unassailable grip on home Test matches has softened a notch. “Our record at home isn’t as iron‑clad as it used to be,” Jaffer admitted, adding that such ebbs and flows are part of the game. “No selector can promise perpetual winning, but overall, I think he’s done a good job.”

Adding another layer to the story, Agarkar missed a high‑profile BCCI review meeting in Mumbai earlier this month, citing travel commitments and an inability to join online. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the absence, hinting that the selector’s schedule was simply packed.

According to Sportstar, the BCCI’s top brass and Agarkar himself are slated to sit down in the next couple of days to map out a possible extension. An anonymous official told the outlet that both parties are “positively looking at an extension,” hoping to iron out a few “teething issues” quickly.

While the talks unfold, Agarkar was spotted at the Duleep Trophy 2026 final in Chennai, watching East Zone clinch the title on first‑innings lead. Whether that will translate into a renewed mandate remains to be seen, but the cricketing community will be watching closely as the 2027 World Cup looms on the horizon.