Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI's selection committee chairman, Ramesh Powar joins panel
In a significant move, Pragyan Ojha has taken over as the chairman of the BCCI's Men's Selection Committee following Ajit Agarkar's departure. Joining him is former spinner Ramesh Powar, who brings a wealth of coaching experience. Ojha's appointment comes after Agarkar's successful leadership, which saw India clinch major ICC titles. The Cricket Advisory Committee fully backed Powar during recent…
Ajit Agarkar has stepped down as chairman of the BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee, paving the way for Pragyan Ojha to take the helm. Powar appointed to BCCI selection panel
Ojha, a former left-arm spinner who played 24 Tests and 18 ODIs for India, will assume the chairmanship based on his extensive Test career. The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee recommended Powar’s appointment unanimously.
The new selection committee now consists of Ojha as chairperson, Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, and Ramesh Powar. Agarkar’s tenure concluded on October 4, 2026, after the team’s success in the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups, the 2025 Champions Trophy, two Asia Cups, and consecutive Asian Games gold medals.
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