Parthiv Not In Race To Replace Agarkar, Ojha Set To Become Chief Selector: Report

Parthiv Patel will not replace Ajit Agarkar |Courtesy – BCCI

Pragyan Ojha is set to become the permanent chief selector of the Indian Men's cricket team after taking over the job on an interim basis over the last few days. The former India spinner will become Ajit Agarkar's permanent successor in the top job after his tenure ended earlier this month following three successful years in the role.

The development has come on the back of Parthiv Patel not being a part of the race to take over the vacant role, despite several rumours that he was in line to take over the job. A report by the Press Trust of India (PTI) has claimed that the former India wicketkeeper-batter has not applied for the role. He is likely to continue in his current role as the assistant and batting coach of Gujarat Titans (GT). He also works as a broadcaster.

The board had put out applications for one vacant selector last week with a deadline of 14th October, 2025."Don't know if the BCCI would extend the deadline, but Parthiv had not applied till 5 pm on October 14. The situation could change if the deadline is extended or he…

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