‘Dear Ajit Bhai…’: Gautam Gambhir’s Emotional Farewell Note To Ajit Agarkar Goes Viral
Gambhir said Agarkar’s conviction helped India win 3 ICC trophies before the BCCI opened applications for a new senior men’s selector.
- On Wednesday, India head coach Gautam Gambhir posted a farewell to former chief selector Ajit Agarkar, calling it an "absolute honour" to work together. Agarkar's tenure at the Board of Control for Cricket in India officially ended on October 4.
- During Agarkar's chairmanship, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy, and 2026 T20 World Cup. Gambhir highlighted these victories as testimony to the selector's "Team First & Team Ahead" conviction.
- Former Indian cricketer Ashwin acknowledged the selector's difficult role on his YouTube channel, noting Agarkar made tough calls to phase out senior players while describing him as a "very good chairman of selectors."
- The BCCI has opened applications for a new senior men's selection committee member, while former India spinner Pragyan Ojha has assumed the interim chief selector role.
- Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman will attend future senior selection meetings to improve communication between the panel and the board, as the search for Agarkar's permanent successor continues.
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Gautam Gambhir lauds Ajit Agarkar: ‘3 ICC trophies…testimony of your conviction’
During Agarkar's tenure, India reached the final of the ODI World Cup before winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. India also retained the T20 World Cup earlier this year
Gautam Gambhir tells Ajit Agarkar history will be kinder, shares heartfelt post after his exit - The Tribune
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday lauded outgoing chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, saying that “history would be kinder” to the man whose conviction in “team first” was crucial to the country winning three ICC trophies during his tenure. Agarkar’s tenure ended last month and the BCCI on Tuesday invited applications to fill the […]
Gautam Gambhir bids farewell to outgoing BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar: ‘An absolute honour to work with you’
Ajit Agarkar's tenure as BCCI Chairman of Selectors ended on 4 October. India won the Asia Cup 2023, T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026 with Agarkar as chief selector.
History will be kinder to you: Gautam Gambhir applauds former chief selector Ajit Agarkar
Gautam Gambhir acknowledged Ajit Agarkar's contributions as the chairman of selectors for the Indian cricket team. During his tenure, India won three ICC trophies, including two T20 World Cups. Agarkar's approach emphasized putting the team first and managing transitions effectively after retirements. Gambhir expressed gratitude and wished Agarkar well for future endeavors following his departure from the role. The BCCI has started the process t…
Gautam Gambhir Bids Emotional Farewell to Ajit Agarkar, Says ‘History Will Be Kinder to You’ | 🏏 LatestLY
Gautam Gambhir pens an emotional farewell to Ajit Agarkar as his tenure as India's chief selector concluded on October 4, highlighting the three ICC trophies won under Agarkar's leadership. Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha steps in as the interim chairman, while the BCCI invites applications for the vacant position. 🏏 Gautam Gambhir Bids Emotional Farewell to Ajit Agarkar, Says ‘History Will Be Kinder to You’.
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