In a major transition within Indian cricket administration, former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has taken over as the chairman of the Senior men’s selection committee following the conclusion of Ajit Agarkar’s tenure.
Agarkar’s term at the helm of the selection panel concluded earlier this month, having overseen key milestones including India’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph and crucial transition phases across formats.
Having played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India, Powar previously served two stints as the head coach of the Indian Women’s national team and held coaching assignments at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as well as domestic sides like Mumbai. Board officials noted that Ojha’s existing familiarity with the dressing room dynamics, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the broader team management policy made him the natural choice to ensure continuity. Powar brings extensive coaching and administrative experience to the table. Format Transitions: Managing workload distribution and red-ball depth as India navigates vital World Test Championship fixtures. Leadership Roadmap: Coordinating with team management on split-captaincy options and player rotation strategies.
