BCCI appoints Ramesh Powar as member of Men’s Selection Committee

NNNEW DELHI — The Board of Control for Cricket in India has appointed former national spinner Ramesh Powar as a member of the senior Men’s Selection Committee, according to reporting by Accredited Wire Reports.

The decision fills a key opening on the national selection panel, which oversees squad rosters for India’s international fixtures and tracks emerging talent across domestic competitions. The move follows formal institutional discussions within Indian cricket's governing body to streamline team evaluation procedures.

Powar, who represented India at the international level as an off-spin bowler, transitions into the selection leadership role after years of extensive involvement in the sport. In addition to his playing career for the national team and Mumbai in domestic cricket, Powar has accumulated significant administrative and coaching experience across professional setups.

His appointment brings an experienced former player into the central committee, aligning with the board's standard protocol of staffing selection boards with former international representatives. The panel's primary remit involves assessing player form, managing workloads, and picking squads across all three formats of the game.

Under the administrative framework of the board, members of the Men’s Selection Committee operate collaboratively to track regional tournaments, evaluate domestic performers, and liaise with team management. Powar will join the existing group of selectors tasked with managing squad transitions and preparation for forthcoming bilateral series and major global events.

The board has relied on experienced domestic veterans to bridge the gap between grassroots development and senior international competition, according to Accredited Wire Reports. Powar's integration into the panel is effective immediately, bringing the national selection committee up to its requisite operational capacity as India's busy competitive calendar continues.