BCCI Appoints Ramesh Powar; Pragyan Ojha Replaces Agarkar

Former India Player with Coaching Experience to Join Senior Selection Committee

Ramesh Powar, a former spinner from Mumbai, played two Tests and 31 ODIs for the country and also had the experience of being in charge as the head coach for the Indian women's cricket team, Mumbai and Gujarat.

The veteran also served as a bowling coach in the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

During his time as the head coach of the women's team, Powar led them to an Asia Cup title and a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. He is expected to bring his vast insight of the domestic and international game to the newly appointed post.

The advisory committee comprising of Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape conducted interviews and shortlisted candidates at the BCCI House before unanimously shortlisting him for the post.

Former India Spinner to Take Over as Chairperson from Ajit Agarkar

Pragyan Ojha will replace former India spinner Ajit Agarkar as the chairperson of the BCCI's Men's Senior Selection Committee.

Seniority was the main criteria for the post which was decided on the basis of first innings tests.

Ajit Agarkar, during his tenure as the chairperson, witnessed India winning three ICC titles. The post is a big responsibility as it will deal with matters pertaining to the making of the team and other related matters.

The newly formed committee will comprise of Pragyan Ojha as the chairperson, Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra and Ramesh Powar.

Five-Member Panel to Take Care of Indian Men's Cricket Team Selections

The five-member panel will be responsible for the important decisions relating to the selection of players for the Indian men's cricket team, including the make-up of the squad and preparations for the upcoming assignments.

Ramesh Powar's addition to the senior selection committee and Pragyan Ojha taking over as the chairperson will see the new selectors get down to business in time for the future assignments.