Former India Spinner Replaces Ajit Agarkar as Chief Selector, Ramesh Powar Joins Selection Panel
The Cricket Advisory Committee recommended Powar after screening applicants, and Ojha will lead the panel based on seniority.
- On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed former spinner Ramesh Powar to the Men's Selection Committee, with Pragyan Ojha named as the panel's new chairperson following Ajit Agarkar's departure.
- The Cricket Advisory Committee , comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Powar for the role; Ojha secured the chairperson position based on his seniority in Test appearances.
- With a playing career spanning 2 Tests and 31 ODIs, Powar brings extensive coaching experience, having guided the India Women's team to an Asia Cup title and Commonwealth Games silver medal.
- During the tenure of former Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, the team secured three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles, and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals, accomplishments the BCCI publicly acknowledged.
- Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, and Ajay Ratra complete the five-member panel, joining Ojha and Powar in selecting India's men's national cricket team.
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Ramesh Powar appointed as national selector; Pragyan Ojha to continue as panel chairman - The Tribune
Former India spinner Ramesh Powar was on Monday drafted into the national men’s senior selection committee, while Pragyan Ojha remained the chairman of the panel, succeeding Ajit Agarkar, whose term ended on October 4. The BCCI said interim head Ojha will chair the committee based on seniority. The former left-arm spinner played 24 Tests across […]
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LatestlyRamesh Powar appointed to Men’s Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha to chair panel
The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, has unanimously recommended former India cricketer Ramesh Powar for appointment to the Men’s Selection Committee.
BCCI Men’s Selection Committee: Pragyan Ojha Replaces Ajit Agarkar As Chief Selector, Ramesh Powar Joins Panel
The BCCI has appointed Ramesh Powar to the Men’s Selection Committee, with Pragyan Ojha replacing Ajit Agarkar as chairperson. The panel also includes Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh and Ajay Ratra
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