Indian cricket team chief selector Ajit Agarkar has faced criticism in recent times. When Shubman Gill was made the captain of the ODI team in place of Rohit Sharma, Agarkar came under attack from the fans. Even before that, when Shreyas Iyer did not get a place in the Indian team for Asia Cup 2025, some fans had criticized Agarkar.
Ajit Agarkar He believes that the most challenging role for him has been that of a selector, while the most satisfying experience has been as a cricketer. Agarkar performed brilliantly on the field as a cricketer, then did commentary and is now playing the role of Chief Selector. Agarkar said that the job of a commentator is definitely difficult as one has to work hard for hours, but when you give information about the match in correct words, then the work is completed and you can return home.
Ajit Agarkar said in an interview to NDTV, ‘Playing gives you the most satisfaction. Every time you step on the field, there is pressure on you to perform. The player has the ball or bat, so the decision of victory and defeat is in his hands. If you play well or make mistakes, it affects your career.
‘Nothing remains in your hands…’
Ajit Agarkar says, ‘Working as a selector is the most challenging. Once you select a team of 15 players, nothing is left in your hands. Due to such a large number of cricketers and deep talent in India, it is difficult to take decisions. This responsibility is quite big because your decision can affect a player’s career positively or negatively. It is not possible to satisfy everyone.
Ajit Agarkar said that it is a good thing to select among so many players. This keeps the level of competition and performance high, but cricket is so popular that people will criticize your decisions. Agarkar said that he does not pay attention to the things going on on social media.
Ajit Agarkar played 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and 4 T20 International matches for the Indian team. During this period, right arm fast bowler Agarkar took 349 wickets in his name in international cricket. 47-year-old Agarkar became the chief selector in place of former fast bowler Chetan Sharma.
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