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Ajit Agarkar

Ajit Agarkar is a former Indian cricketer who represented the Indian national team as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman. He was born on 04 December 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the current chairman of the BCCI selection committee from 4 July 2023.

Agarkar made his Test debut for India against Zimbabwe at Harare on 07 – 10 October 1998. He made his ODI debut for India against Australia at Kochi on 01 April 1998. He made his T20 International debut for India against South Africa at Johannesburg on 01 December 2006.

Agarkar made his debut in Test cricket against Zimbabwe in 1998 and went on to play 26 Tests, taking 58 wickets at an average of 47. Agarkar’s real impact came in the limited-overs formats, particularly One Day Internationals (ODIs). He played 191 ODIs for India, amassing 1,126 runs and taking 288 wickets at an average of 27.85. Agarkar was known for his ability to swing the ball and his deceptive variations, which made him a valuable asset to the Indian team.

Throughout his career, Agarkar achieved several notable milestones, including being the fastest to reach 50 wickets in ODIs at that time. He also had a memorable performance in the 2000-01 Test series against Australia, where he took six wickets for 41 runs in just 15 balls, earning him a place in the record books.

After retiring from international cricket in 2007, Agarkar continued to be associated with the game as a commentator and analyst. He remains a respected figure in Indian cricket and is remembered for his contributions to the sport.

Ajit Agarkar Biography
Full Name Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar
Nickname Agarkar, Bombay Duck
Profession Cricketer
Ajit Agarkar Personal Life
Date of birth 4 December 1977
Age (as of 2023) 45 years
Place of birth Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Marital Status Married
Marital Date 09 Feb 2002
Girlfriend/ Affairs Fatima Ghadially
Wife/Spouse Fatima Ghadially (m. 2002)
Nationality Indian
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Religion Hinduism
Hobbies Travelling
Caste Marathi Brahmin
Ajit Agarkar Cricket Life
International Debut Test – 7 October 1998 v Zimbabwe
ODI – 1 April 1998 v Australia
T20I – 1 December 2006 v South Africa
Domestic Debut FC – 1996/97
List A – 1996/97
T20 –
Domestic/ State Team
  • India
  • Mumbai
  • Middlesex
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Warne Warriors
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
Jersey Number #55
Coach Name Ramakant Achrekar
Batting Style Right-handed
Bowling Style Right-arm fast-medium
Role All rounder
Famous Shots Pull Shot
Awards Name
Ajit Agarkar Physical Appearance
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Body Colour Fair
Height (approx.) in Feet Inches – 5’7” | in Meters- 1.70 M
Weight (approx.) in Kilograms- 65 Kg | in Pounds- 143 lbs
Ajit Agarkar Education
Educational Qualification Not Known
School Name Not Known
College / University Name Ruparel College, Matunga
Ajit Agarkar Family Details
Father Name Balachandra Agarkar
Mother Name Meena Agarkar
Brother Name Manik Agarkar
Sister Name Not Known
Children Daughter- N/A

Son- Raj Agarkar

Ajit Agarkar Income
Net Worth (Approx.) $5 million
Salary ₹1 crore Per Year
Ajit Agarkar Favourite Things
Favourite Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar
Favourite Ground MA Chidambaram Stadium
Favourite Destination Barcelona, Paris, London
Favourite Actor Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan
Favourite Actress Kajol
Favourite Film
Favourite Food
Favourite Animal Not Known
Ajit Agarkar Contact Details
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Phone/Mobile Number Not Known
Email Id