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Inside the toughest job: Ajit Agarkar as Team India selector

5191 views | Sep 07, 2025, 07:59:53 PM | TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, former India selector Devang Gandhi opens up about the hottest seat in Indian cricket — the challenges, pressures, and tough calls that come with being a national selector. Gandhi also shares his thoughts on current chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who has already guided India to two ICC trophies in his tenure. From handling criticism to dropping big names and taking bullets with a smile, Agarkar’s role is one of the toughest in world cricket.

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