Ajit Agarkar and the art of selection: Dropping stars, taking bullets, smiling through it
Ajit Agarkar’s stint as India’s chief selector has been defined by bold calls, grooming young talent, and delivering results — including two ICC titles. Former selector Devang Gandhi told TOI that selection is “more elimination than choice,” stressing communication, long-term vision, and alignment with the captain as keys to balancing criticism and building for the future.
Ajit Agarkar’s stint as India’s chief selector has been defined by bold calls, grooming young talent, and delivering results — including two ICC titles. Former selector Devang Gandhi told TOI that selection is “more elimination than choice,” stressing communication, long-term vision, and alignment with the captain as keys to balancing criticism and building for the future.