New Delhi, October 19, 2026: Former India international spinner Pragyan Ojha has been named the chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Men’s Selection Committee, succeeding Ajit Agarkar. The development follows the appointment of former India spinner Ramesh Powar as a new member of the five-member selection panel.
According to the BCCI’s official announcement, Ojha will chair the committee on the basis of seniority, determined by the number of Test matches played. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, conducted the selection process and unanimously recommended Powar’s appointment.
New Selection Committee Announced
The BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee will comprise Pragyan Ojha as chairperson, along with Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra and Ramesh Powar. The panel will be responsible for selecting India’s senior men’s cricket teams.
Ojha takes over the leadership role after Agarkar’s tenure as chairman came to an end. Agarkar, who assumed the position in July 2023, oversaw a significant period for Indian cricket, during which India won major international titles. The BCCI expressed its appreciation for his commitment and contribution to the game.
