The future of Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee is reportedly uncertain, with a media report claiming that the board is considering appointing former India batter VVS Laxman as his successor.

According to the report, Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector was originally scheduled to conclude in June 2026. However, he received a three-month extension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While another extension until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup was reportedly expected, recent developments surrounding Rohit Sharma’s ODI future have complicated the situation.

Rohit Sharma’s ODI future reportedly became a key issue

The report states that discussions over Rohit Sharma’s place in India’s ODI setup have emerged as a major factor in the ongoing developments.

It claims that ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against England, there were indications that the series could mark Rohit’s final appearance in the format. The report further alleges that the Agarkar-led selection committee had discussed with the Gautam Gambhir-led team management the possibility of leaving the veteran batter out of future ODI assignments.

However, the situation reportedly changed after speculation emerged that the third ODI at Lord’s would be Rohit’s last match. Rohit responded with a century in that game, a performance that, according to the report, put both the selectors and team management in a difficult position.

BCCI secretary issues clarification on Rohit’s future

Following the speculation, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia publicly dismissed suggestions that the Lord’s ODI would be Rohit’s final appearance in the format.

“Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team, and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. In other words, the Lord’s ODI won’t be his last match,” Saikia told PTI.

The report also claims that some individuals involved in managing the Indian team do not favour Rohit’s participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, though no official announcement has been made by the BCCI on the matter.

Review meeting yet to take place

According to the report, the BCCI had planned a review meeting after India’s tour of England following the team’s eight defeats in ten matches across the Ireland and England tours.

However, the meeting has reportedly not taken place. The Indian team has since travelled to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series without the scheduled review being held.

As of now, the BCCI has not officially announced any decision regarding Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector or any appointment of VVS Laxman as his replacement.

India celebrated a landmark day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey won historic gold medals in judo, becoming the country’s first-ever male and female Commonwealth Games champions in the sport.

The twin victories marked a breakthrough moment for Indian judo, ending the nation’s long wait for a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Harsh Singh becomes first Indian male judoka to win CWG gold

Harsh Singh produced an impressive performance in the men’s 60kg final to defeat Australia’s Joshua Katz. The Indian judoka secured a decisive Waza-ari during the contest before holding his advantage to seal the gold medal.

With the victory, Harsh became the first Indian male judoka to stand on top of the Commonwealth Games podium.

Asmita Dey wins women’s 48kg title

Earlier in the day, Asmita Dey claimed gold in the women’s 48kg category after overcoming Canada’s Heidi Quach in a closely fought final.

The contest extended into the Golden Score period before the Indian judoka delivered the decisive move to secure the title. Her victory also made her the first Indian woman to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo.

Asmita, who hails from Belonia in Tripura’s South Tripura district, has steadily progressed through the national and international ranks after beginning her sporting journey in athletics before switching to judo.

Indian boxing contingent continues impressive run

India’s boxing campaign also gathered momentum, with several boxers booking places in the finals.

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, Jadumani Singh and Arundhati Choudhary advanced to Saturday’s title bouts, ensuring more medal opportunities for the Indian contingent.

Meanwhile, Priya Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain, Sachin Siwach and Narender Berwal were scheduled to compete in their respective semifinal bouts later in the day.

Neeraj Chopra headlines evening athletics action

Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was set to lead India’s athletics campaign in the men’s javelin throw final later on Day 9.

Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh were also entered in the event, while Tejaswin Shankar was due to complete the final discipline of the decathlon. Indian athletes Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan were also scheduled to compete in the men’s 400m hurdles final.

Medal hopes remain alive

With historic success in judo and multiple boxing finalists confirmed, India remained in contention for several more medals as competition continued on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

India enjoyed another successful outing on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, adding one gold and two silver medals to its tally through standout performances in para athletics and athletics. The day’s achievements also included a historic milestone for long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and a record-breaking display by the Indian boxing team.

Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil secure para athletics double podium

India celebrated a memorable finish in the men’s 100m T47 para athletics final as Dilip Gavit claimed the gold medal with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds.

Mohammed Basil completed an Indian one-two by winning the silver medal after clocking 10.83 seconds, giving the country its third gold medal of the ongoing Games.

Murali Sreeshankar creates history with long jump silver

Murali Sreeshankar earned the silver medal in the men’s long jump final, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two Commonwealth Games medals in the event.

His podium finish helped India’s official medal tally rise to 15 medals, comprising three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals.

Indian boxers guarantee six more medals

India’s boxing contingent continued its impressive campaign by assuring six more medals after advancing to the semi-finals in their respective weight categories.

Ankush Yadav, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Narender Berwal and Jaismine Lamboria all registered victories to secure at least bronze medals under the tournament format. Their performances also set a new record for India’s highest boxing medal haul in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Other Indian performances on Day 7

Nayanmoni Saikia registered a straight-sets victory over Caroline Whitehead of the Isle of Man in the women’s singles lawn bowls event, winning 11-2 and 7-4.

In the men’s para discus throw F42-44/F61-64 final, Sagar Thayat produced an Asian record throw but finished sixth, while Devender Kumar ended seventh.

Swimmer Aryan Nehra finished seventh in the men’s 1500m freestyle final with a timing of 15:36.25.

Asian Games champion Parul Chaudhary narrowly missed the podium in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, finishing fifth with a time of 9:26.75.

With three medals added on Day 7 and six more already assured through boxing, India strengthened its position in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings as the competition entered its final stages.