Pragyan Ojha Named BCCI Chief Selector; Ramesh Powar Joins Selection Committee
The BCCI has appointed former India spinner Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector of the men's national cricket team, succeeding Ajit Agarkar whose term ended in October 2026. Ojha's appointment as chairman is based on seniority, determined by the number of Test matches played. Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar has joined the five-member selection committee, recommended unanimously by the Cricket Advisory Committee. Powar brings extensive playing and coaching experience, including leading the India women's team to an Asia Cup title and Commonwealth Games silver medal. The committee also includes Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, and Ajay Ratra.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 19 Oct, 11:18 am. Other outlets followed.