Ramesh Powar Joins BCCI Men’s Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha Replaces Ajit Agarkar as Chairperson

Former India cricketer and coach Ramesh Powar has been appointed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Men’s Selection Committee after a selection process conducted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). Pragyan Ojha will take over as the committee’s chairperson, replacing Ajit Agarkar, according to a BCCI media release.

The CAC, comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, interviewed and screened applicants at the BCCI headquarters before unanimously recommending Powar for the position.

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Powar’s playing and coaching record

Powar represented India in two Test matches and 31 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). He has served as head coach of the India women’s team, Mumbai and Gujarat, and has also worked as a bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. During his tenure as head coach of the India women’s team, he guided the side to an Asia Cup title and a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Ojha to chair on seniority

The BCCI confirmed that Pragyan Ojha will chair the Men’s Selection Committee on the basis of seniority, determined by the number of Test matches played. Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar, who oversaw three ICC titles during his tenure.

With Powar joining the panel and Ojha taking over as chairperson, the committee will continue to oversee key decisions concerning India’s men’s team, including player selection and team composition for upcoming international assignments.

Reconstituted Men’s Selection Committee

• Pragyan Ojha (Chairperson)
• Shiv Sundar Das
• RP Singh
• Ajay Ratra
• Ramesh Powar