The Board of Cricket Council of India has appointed the former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar as the new chairman of selectors for the Indian men’s team. Agarkar is the fifth member of the India men’s selection team.
Ajit Agarkar filled the position that had been vacant after Chetan Sharma stepped down. The selectors’ team includes Shiv Sunder Das, Salil Ankola, S Sharath, and Subroto Banerjee. There is no doubt that Agarkar is among the most high-profile members of the team selected by the BCCI in decades.
Agarkar will have a lot on his plate that needs to be organized as the new Chairman of the Selectors. It would now be fascinating to watch if Agarkar makes any modifications to the team selection process.
Who is Ajit Agarkar?
Agarkar was born on December 4, 1977, and he is a former cricketer and commentator. Agarkar was fond of Cricket since his childhood; he started out as a batsman as a child before he was entrusted to cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar by his father.
Agarkar did his schooling at the Indian Education Society, Mumbai, and Shardashram Vidyamandir International School, Mumbai. Later, he pursued his graduation from D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce at Matunga, Mumbai.
Ajit Agarkar Family
His parents, Balachandra and Meena Agarkar, were one of his biggest support systems in Cricket. He also has a brother named Manik Agarkar. Ajit got married to Fatema Ghadiyally Agarkar on February 2, 2002, and she is an educator and a co-founder of the Agarkar Centre of Excellence (ACE).
Ajit and Fatema have been married for more than two decades now, and the couple together have a son named Raj Agarkar.
Ajit Agarkar Career
Ajit Agarkar is the third-highest wicket-taker for India in one-day internationals. He has been a part of the Indian Cricket Team for consecutive three years in 1999, 2007, and the 2007 ICC World Cup. Agarkar was also part of the Indian Squad when India and Sri Lanka were announced as the joint winners of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy.
| Date | Series |
| April 1, 1998 | ODI Debut against Australia |
| October 7, 1998 | Test Debut against Zimbabwe |
| December 1, 2006 | T20 Internationals Debut against South Africa |
Agarkar also played for the Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also captained Mumbai in 2013 for the 40th Ranji Trophy.
After the Ranji Trophy, Agarkar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2013. After his retirement, he began a new career as a cricket analyst and commentator.
Ajit Agarkar Records
Agarkar has a number of records to his name, including breaking Dennis Lillee’s record for the quickest 50 wickets in an ODI. Indian cricketer Agarkar owns the record for the fastest 50 in an ODI, scoring it in just 21 balls. Agarkar also holds the record for taking 200 wickets and scoring 1,000 runs in the fewest number of matches played in an ODI.
Ajit Agarkar Net Worth
Agarkar is one of the richest cricketers in the world. As per reports, he has a net worth of $5 Million (Rs. 41 crores). Ajit earns his major income from salaries, and he also owns several businesses. He has also been a part of the Indian Premier League. Agarkar’s wife is also a businesswoman, and she is the co-founder of the Agarkar Centre of Excellence (ACE).
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