Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI Chief Selector; Ramesh Powar joins men's selection committee
Based on seniority (number of Tests), Ojha will chair the committee.
Indian men’s cricket team have a busy schedule ahead. The team is gearing up for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. India will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches on the tour, starting with the first T20I on October 22.
The BCCI plays an important role in building the Indian team for international matches and major tournaments. The selection committee selects players based on their performance and the team’s needs.
After Ajit Agarkar’s tenure, the BCCI invited applications for the vacant position and completed the process of selecting new members. On October 19, the BCCI appointed Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector and former Indian cricketer Ramesh Powar as a member of the selection committee.
Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI Chief Selector
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Ojha will lead the Indian men’s selection committee based on seniority, determined by the number of Test matches played. He represented India in 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and six T20Is.
Agarkar’s tenure ended on October 4, 2026. During his time, India won three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and gold medals at two consecutive Asian Games. The BCCI thanked him for his leadership and contribution to Indian cricket.
Powar has joined the selection panel as the West Zone representative, replacing Agarkar. The Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended him after interviewing candidates.
The BCCI stated, “The CAC met at the BCCI HQ to screen and interview applicants and, following the process, unanimously recommended the appointment of Mr Ramesh Powar.”
Powar played two Tests and 31 ODIs for India. He later coached the India women’s team, Mumbai and Gujarat and served as a bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. He also helped the women’s team win an Asia Cup title and a Commonwealth Games silver medal.
The five-member selection committee now consists of Pragyan Ojha (chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra and Ramesh Powar.
Who is the new BCCI chief selector?
Pragyan Ojha has replaced Ajit Agarkar as chief selector.
Who has joined the BCCI men’s selection committee?
Former Indian cricketer Ramesh Powar has joined the panel.
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