‘History will be kinder to you’: Gautam Gambhir bids farewell to Ajit Agarkar
India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised outgoing chief selector Ajit Agarkar for his contributions to the team's success in major ICC tournaments. The BCCI has begun the process of finding a successor for the selection committee role.
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This reflects the internal management changes within the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which impacts the future composition of the national team.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir bid farewell to outgoing chief selector Ajit Agarkar, praising his conviction and highlighting the three ICC trophies India won during his tenure.“Dear Ajit Bhai, an absolute honour to work with you. Those 3 ICC trophies are testimony of your conviction: Team first & Team ahead, always.. I must say, History will be kinder to you. Thank you for everything. My heartfelt wishes for your future endeavours,” Gambhir posted on X.Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee officially ended on Tuesday, with the BCCI inviting applications to fill the vacant position.The former India pacer took charge in July 2023 and completed his term on October 4.
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