BCCI confirms Pragyan Ojha as new chief selector, Ramesh Powar inducted into selection panel

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector for the men’s senior team on Monday, while Ramesh Powar has been appointed as a new member of the men’s selection committee.

In an official release, the BCCI stated that the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended the appointment of Powar. Ojha will be the chairman of the five-member committee based on seniority in terms of Test appearances. The panel also included Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh and Ajay Ratra.

Men’s Selection Committee: Pragyan Ojha (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, Ramesh Powar

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