# Pragyan Ojha named BCCI selection committee chairman

> Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha becomes BCCI men's selection committee chairman, replacing Ajit Agarkar.
- Title: Pragyan Ojha named BCCI selection committee chairman · mint
- Summary: Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha becomes BCCI men's selection committee chairman, replacing Ajit Agarkar. Pragyan Ojha officially appointed as BCCI men's…
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- Author: PN Vishnu
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:18:40+00:00
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## New BCCI selection committee chairman
Pragyan Ojha officially appointed as BCCI men's selection committee chairman after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ended.
## Ojha's interim role
Ojha took over as interim chairman after Agarkar's tenure ended on 4 October before being permanently appointed.
## Ajit Agarkar's achievements
Agarkar led India to win the 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup.
## Ramesh Powar's appointment
Former India cricketer Ramesh Powar appointed to men's selection committee after selection process by Cricket Advisory Committee.
## Ojha's cricket career
Ojha played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and six T20Is for India, taking 144 wickets across formats.
## Powar's coaching background
Powar coached India women's team and domestic sides before joining BCCI Centre of Excellence.
## India's upcoming matches
India will face New Zealand in October before hosting Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in November 2026.
## Key takeaway

Pragyan Ojha officially appointed as BCCI men's selection committee chairman after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ended.