Ajit Agarkar opens up on his role as India's chief selector: 'There is nothing else in your hand'

Ajit Agarkar , the BCCI chief selector, shared insights about his role on Saturday. After his playing career, Agarkar transitioned through roles as a cricket commentator before taking up his current position as the BCCI's chairman of selectors. When asked to compare his different cricket-related roles, Agarkar indicated that being a selector has been the most challenging, while his playing days brought the most satisfaction. "I will probably go with the easier one first. Being a commentator, and I mean no disrespect, you still work hard, spend hours on the ground. As long as you get the right words out, your job as a commentator is done and you go home," he said on NDTV World Summit 2025. "Playing gives you the most satisfaction. Every time you step on the field, you know your job