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Why BCCI Chose Ramesh Powar Over Wasim Jaffer For Selector Role
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News18•19-10-2026, 16:28
Why BCCI Chose Ramesh Powar Over Wasim Jaffer For Selector Role
- •Ramesh Powar was selected as the West Zone representative on the BCCI senior selection committee, surpassing former India opener Wasim Jaffer.
- •Wasim Jaffer had vastly superior international and domestic experience, but this worked against him due to BCCI rules regarding the chief selector position.
- •Appointing Jaffer would have made him the chairman automatically due to his 31 Test matches, potentially displacing interim chief selector Pragyan Ojha.
- •The BCCI wanted the selection panel to align with team management policies ahead of the ODI World Cup, viewing Jaffer as an unnecessary risk.
- •Candidates from the West Zone were interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee, discussing key squad decisions including Rohit Sharma's future.
Key Questions Answered
The BCCI preferred Ramesh Powar over Wasim Jaffer because appointing Jaffer would have automatically made him the chief selector due to his superior Test experience, dislodging interim chief Pragyan Ojha. The board viewed Jaffer as an unnecessary risk ahead of the World Cup and wanted a panel aligned with existing team policies.
According to BCCI rules, the selector on the committee who has the highest number of Test match appearances is automatically selected to serve as the chief chairman of the selection committee.
The candidates from the West Zone were interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee, which is headed by Ashok Malhotra.
