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