Ajit Agarkar's Era: Every Major Trophy India Won Under His Selection

India's Achievements Under Ajit Agarkar as BCCI Chief Selector

Ajit Agarkar recently informed the BCCI that he will not continue as the chief selector after his term ends on October 4, 2026. His period at the helm brought India a remarkable collection of titles, including three ICC trophies, two Asia Cups, and a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Reports suggest that Parthiv Patel, Pragyan Ojha, and VVS Laxman are among the contenders to succeed him as the BCCI looks for a new West Zone representative on the selection panel.

Highlights of India's Trophy Cabinet During Agarkar's Era

Ajit Agarkar began his role as chairman of the men's senior selection committee in July 2023, ushering in one of the most successful phases in recent Indian cricket history.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: India ended an 11-year wait by winning the title undefeated in the West Indies and USA, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final held in Barbados.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India carried their momentum into the 50-over format, securing the Champions Trophy the following year for back-to-back major ICC wins under Agarkar.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: On home soil, India became the first team to defend the Men’s T20 World Cup successfully, achieving consecutive T20 World Cup victories.
Asia Cup 2023 (ODI): India dominated Sri Lanka in the final in Colombo, bowling them out for just 50 runs.
Asia Cup 2025 (T20): The team retained the Asian title in T20 format, marking consecutive Asia Cup wins under the same selection leadership.
Asian Games Gold Medal, Hangzhou 2023: A second-string squad led by Ruturaj Gaikwad took gold in the men’s T20 cricket event. The final against Afghanistan was washed out, but India was awarded the gold based on higher ranking.

The only notable runner-up finish during this era was the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India remained unbeaten until the final but fell to Australia in Ahmedabad.

Summary of Tournament Results

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Champions
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Champions
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Champions
Asia Cup (ODI) 2023: Champions
Asia Cup (T20I) 2025: Champions
Asian Games (Men’s T20) 2023 (Hangzhou): Gold Medal
ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023: Runners-up

Potential Successors to Ajit Agarkar

Several names have surfaced as possible replacements. According to NDTV, former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha are leading candidates. Patel featured in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs, and two T20Is, while Ojha played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs, and six T20Is and currently serves as the East Zone selector.

Legacy and Impact

Despite some reported disagreements within the board over player management and injury communication, the results achieved during Agarkar’s tenure are undeniable. Ending a decade-long trophy drought that had started after the 2013 Champions Trophy, India secured a string of ICC titles unmatched by any previous selection committee.

The selection panel also made bold decisions, such as removing Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy and phasing out senior players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami in a measured way. These moves show a willingness to plan for the future while managing transitions carefully.

The internal tensions should not overshadow the success on the field. The next chief selector will have big shoes to fill given the high standard set by Agarkar and his committee.