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Pragyan Ojha Replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI Chief Selector
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 16:32
Pragyan Ojha Replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI Chief Selector
- •The BCCI announced Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector, replacing Ajit Agarkar.
- •Former India spinner Ramesh Powar has joined the senior men's selection committee.
- •The Cricket Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the appointment of Ramesh Powar.
- •Pragyan Ojha will chair the committee based on seniority as the player with the most Test appearances.
- •The updated selection committee includes Pragyan Ojha, Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, and Ramesh Powar.
Key Questions Answered
Pragyan Ojha was appointed as the new chief selector for the BCCI, succeeding the departing Ajit Agarkar.
The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which includes former India batters Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Ramesh Powar's appointment.
The BCCI chairs the selection committee based on seniority, specifically giving the role to the member with the most Test match appearances, which led to Pragyan Ojha taking the position.
