Overview
- Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Agarkar described the chief-selector job as demanding and said "you can't please everyone."
- He acknowledged "real disagreements" with then head coach Rahul Dravid during selection meetings, framing clashes as part of serving the team's interest.
- Agarkar said five selectors consult the head coach and captain, with 12–14 squad places typically settled and one or two spots contested.
- He added that discussions continue during tours, citing talks with head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill in Australia alongside World Cup planning.
- He addressed public scrutiny over recent calls such as Harshit Rana's inclusion and Mohammed Shami's exclusion, calling India's player depth a "good problem to have."