Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Ajit Agarkar
06/09/2026
Ajit Agarkar attended the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai shortly after missing a BCCI review meeting in Mumbai. The appearance came amid continuing speculation about his future as chairman of the senior men's selection committee.
15/08/2026
Reports said BCCI office bearers planned to meet Ajit Agarkar after the Sri Lanka two-Test series to discuss a possible one-year extension to his selection committee tenure. The coverage noted that he was nearing the end of his term and remained eligible for an extension under the board's rules.
21/08/2025
The BCCI extended Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the senior men's selection committee until June 2026. Reports said he had accepted the extension months earlier, keeping him in charge of national team selection for the 2025-26 cycle.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar |
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| Firstpost | Indian Express Limited |
| Indian Express Limited | The architect of Adelaide |
| DNA India | Lord's master |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 66 kg |
| Eye Color | Bright Green |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 09/02/2002 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Fatima Ghadially Agarkar |
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| Children | Raj Agarkar |
Family
| Father | Balachandra Agarkar |
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| Mother | Meena Agarkar |
| Siblings | Manik Agarkar |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Ramakant Achrekar | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Outswinger | ||||||
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| Role | Chief Selector for Indian National Cricket Team | ||||||
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| Retirement | 2013 |
Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Lord's Cricket Ground (UK) | ||||
| Sports | Golf | ||||
| Food | Bori food | ||||
| Movie | Pele: Birth of a Legend |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imaagarkar/ | |
| X | https://x.com/imAagarkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajit Agarkar is a retired Indian cricketer who represented the national team in both test matches and one-day internationals. | |
| 2. Initially a batsman, Agarkar began his cricket journey under the guidance of Ramakant Achrekar, introduced by his father. | |
| 3. His breakthrough as a batsman came at 15 years old in the under-16 Giles Shield tournament, where he scored a triple century. | |
| 4. Transitioning to a lower-order hard-hitter, he found success with the bat in his career. | |
| 5. Agarkar made his ODI debut against Australia in 1998. | |
| 6. In the 2003 Adelaide Test match versus Australia, he took 8 wickets for 160 runs, contributing to India's victory. | |
| 7. His ODI career boasts several records, like being India's third-highest wicket-taker and being the fastest Indian to achieve milestones like 150, 200, and 250 ODI wickets. | |
| 8. Retiring in 2013, Agarkar pursued roles as a cricket analyst and selector. | |
| 9. Recent news as of July 2023 reveals his new role as the chairman of the BCCI senior men’s selection committee. | |
| 10. He was raised by his grandparents at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, where many renowned cricketing greats practiced. | |
| 11. He led Mumbai to their 40th Ranji Trophy title in 2012/13 with a 5/41 performance against Karnataka in the final. | |
| 12. He currently works as a broadcaster while coaching domestic sides. |