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BCCI Names Pragyan Ojha as New Chief Selector, Replacing Ajit Agarkar
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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The BCCI has officially confirmed Pragyan Ojha as the new Chief Selector for the Indian cricket team, succeeding Ajit Agarkar. Ojha was preferred over Ramesh Powar for the crucial role.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the appointment of Pragyan Ojha as the new Chief Selector for the Indian cricket team. This decision marks a significant transition in the selection panel, as Ojha takes over the responsibilities previously held by Ajit Agarkar.
The BCCI confirmed that Ojha was selected after a thorough evaluation process. Notably, the board explained that Ojha was preferred over Ramesh Powar, another prominent figure in the cricketing fraternity, for this pivotal role. The decision aims to bring a fresh perspective to the team selection process.
As the new Chief Selector, Pragyan Ojha will be responsible for making key decisions regarding squad composition for upcoming international series. The BCCI expects this change to streamline the selection criteria and ensure the best possible team is chosen for India's future commitments.
The BCCI confirmed that Ojha was selected after a thorough evaluation process. Notably, the board explained that Ojha was preferred over Ramesh Powar, another prominent figure in the cricketing fraternity, for this pivotal role. The decision aims to bring a fresh perspective to the team selection process.
As the new Chief Selector, Pragyan Ojha will be responsible for making key decisions regarding squad composition for upcoming international series. The BCCI expects this change to streamline the selection criteria and ensure the best possible team is chosen for India's future commitments.