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Pragyan Ojha named BCCI selection committee chairman
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha becomes BCCI men's selection committee chairman, replacing Ajit Agarkar.
In brief
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha becomes BCCI men's selection committee chairman, replacing Ajit Agarkar. Pragyan Ojha officially appointed as BCCI men's selection committee chairman after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ended. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The key point
Pragyan Ojha officially appointed as BCCI men's selection committee chairman after Ajit Agarkar's tenure ended.
