Why Agarkar was not present in BCCI's meeting? Devajit Saikia reveals the reason
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that chief selector Ajit Agarkar missed a recent board meeting due to poor connectivity while out of town. He dismissed rumors regarding changes to the selection committee or the appointment of a director of cricket.
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The clarification aims to stabilize public perception of the Indian cricket team's management structure ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday cleared the air over chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s absence from the board’s review meeting, while dismissing speculation about changes to the senior men’s selection committee.Agarkar was not present at the meeting, which focused on India’s recent performances and the team’s preparations for a packed international calendar leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.Saikia explained that Agarkar was out of station when the meeting was called at short notice and was unable to join virtually because he was in an area with poor connectivity.“Today he (Agarkar) was out of station, so he could not be a part of the meeting.
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