Ajit Agarkar, a celebrated cricket veteran, has earned the distinguished title of chief selector for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), know his salary and net worth
Post-retirement, Agarkar has served in multifarious capacities, from head selector for the Mumbai team to assistant coach for the Delhi Capitals of the Indian Premier League. His shift to a key BCCI role marks a significant step in his cricketing career.
Ajit Agarkar’s road to becoming BCCI’s chief selector
Ajit Agarkar, a member of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2007, has had an illustrious cricketing career. With his record of 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20 Internationals, Agarkar has left a lasting imprint on Indian cricket. His experiences extend beyond the cricket pitch, with his roles including that of a commentator for prominent matches.
Ajit Agarkar salary as BCCI chief selector and net worth 2023
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Alongside Agarkar, the selection committee comprises Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath. BCCI justified Agarkar’s elevation as panel chairman based on his vast match experience.
Though Agarkar had previously shown interest in the selector’s role, he did not anticipate the opportunity this time around. However, reports suggest that his decision to step up was influenced by the encouragement of a noteworthy Indian player.
Digging into the paycheck of the BCCI’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar
One of the central questions circling Agarkar’s new appointment is the pay scale. As per Cricbuzz, the head selector’s annual remuneration is Rs 1 crore, with the other selectors earning Rs 90 lakh. Interestingly, Agarkar’s concurrent roles as Delhi Capitals’ coach and cricket analyst reportedly rake in more than the BCCI paycheck. Nevertheless, BCCI is said to be planning a substantial salary hike for the top selector, potentially raising it to Rs 3 crore per annum.
Agarkar is one of the richest cricketers in the world and 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 and has also been a part of the Indian Premier League. Agarkar’s wife is also a businesswoman, she is the co-founder of the Agarkar Centre of Excellence (ACE).
A quick look at Ajit Agarkar’s cricket career
Ajit Agarkar has been one of the most important people in international cricket. He has played for India in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and 4 T20 Internationals. Ajit has 58 test wickets, 288 ODI wickets, and 3 T20 International wickets, which are all very good numbers. He is also well known for making India’s fastest fifty, which he did in just 21 balls.
As Ajit Agarkar starts his new job as BCCI’s Chief Selector, the cricketing world is eager to see what he does. His leadership and the planned rise in pay will likely lead to more changes in Indian cricket.
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