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Pragyan Ojha Replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI's Selection Committee Chairman
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What Happened?
Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the new chairman of the BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee, succeeding Ajit Agarkar. Ramesh Powar joins the committee as a new member.
Key points
- Pragyan Ojha takes over as chairman after Ajit Agarkar's exit.
- Ramesh Powar appointed as a new member of the five-member panel.
- Agarkar's tenure included India's victories in the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups.
- Ojha has been part of the selection committee since September 2025.
- Powar has experience as head coach of the India women's team.
Key insights
- Ojha's leadership may bring a fresh perspective to the selection process.
- Powar's coaching experience could enhance the committee's decision-making.
- Agarkar's successful tenure sets a high standard for the new committee.
Why it matters
This change in leadership could influence the selection of players for future international matches.
Entities
Pragyan Ojha· PersonAjit Agarkar· PersonRamesh Powar· PersonBCCI· OrganizationIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
