Pragyan Ojha named chief selector after Ajit Agarkar's exit. Ramesh Powar inducted in selection panel

The BCCI has named Pragyan Ojha chairman of the men's selection committee following Ajit Agarkar's exit, while former India all-rounder Ramesh Powar joins the panel after being recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee.Pragyan Ojha (L) will be BCCI's chief selector with Ramesh Powar (R) replacing Ajit Agarkar in the selection panel. (Image: X/@BCCI)New Delhi,Oct 19, 2026 16:18 ISTThe BCCI has named Pragyan Ojha as the chairman of the men's selection committee following Ajit Agarkar's exit, while former India spinner Ramesh Powar has been inducted into the panel. The Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Powar after screening and interviewing applicants at the BCCI headquarters.Ojha will chair the committee based on seniority in terms of Test appearances. The five-member panel also includes Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh and Ajay Ratra. The BCCI acknowledged Agarkar's contribution during his tenure, which began in July 2023 and featured multiple ICC and continental titles for India.Men’s Selection Committee: Pragyan Ojha (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, Ramesh PowarThis is a developing story. It will be updated. - Ends