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Ajit Agarkar Urges BCCI to Reach Out to Overlooked Pace Bowler for 2027 World Cup
✍️ NDTV Sports
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 09:18 AM
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Former Indian bowler Ajit Agarkar has called on BCCI selectors to engage with an overlooked pace bowler for the 2027 World Cup, clarifying that the player is not Mohammed Shami.
Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar has publicly urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors to communicate with a pace bowler who has been overlooked in the lead‑up to the 2027 World Cup.
Agarkar’s appeal comes amid growing concerns that the selection panel may be missing out on a promising fast bowler who has shown consistent performances in domestic competitions. He emphasized that the bowler in question is not Mohammed Shami, the current frontline pacer.
The call highlights the need for a transparent selection process as India prepares to host the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. By engaging with all eligible pace bowlers, selectors can ensure a balanced and competitive squad.
While the BCCI has not yet responded to Agarkar’s remarks, the call has sparked debate among cricket analysts and fans about the criteria used for national team selection.
Agarkar’s appeal comes amid growing concerns that the selection panel may be missing out on a promising fast bowler who has shown consistent performances in domestic competitions. He emphasized that the bowler in question is not Mohammed Shami, the current frontline pacer.
The call highlights the need for a transparent selection process as India prepares to host the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. By engaging with all eligible pace bowlers, selectors can ensure a balanced and competitive squad.
While the BCCI has not yet responded to Agarkar’s remarks, the call has sparked debate among cricket analysts and fans about the criteria used for national team selection.