Pragyan Ojha appointed chief-selector for Indian Cricket team: Ramesh Powar joins the panel

Published: October 19, 2026 05:22 PM IST

The BCCI appointed former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector of the national men’s selection committee, succeeding Ajit Agarkar.

Ojha, who previously served as interim head after Agarkar’s departure, was selected for the role based on seniority.

Former Indian international Ramesh Powar was added as a new member of the senior selection committee, bringing his prior coaching experience to the panel.

Bengaluru: BCCI appointed Pragyan Ojha as the chief selector to replace Ajit Agarkar in their selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) decided to proceed with Ojha, already a panel member, to head the selection panel for the national side here on Monday.

The former Indian spinner was the interim in charge of the men’s selection committee after Agarkar’s departure on October 4 and will now remain the chairman of the panel. The BCCI announced Ojha was selected to chair the committee based on seniority (most Tests).

Former Indian international Ramesh Powar is the new acquisition to the national men’s senior selection committee by the CAC. The 48-year-old featured for India in two Tests and 31 ODIs during his playing career.

Powar has since held coaching roles, including head coach of the Indian women’s team. During his stint with the women’s team, he guided them to an Asia Cup title as well as a Commonwealth Games silver medal.

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