Former international spinner Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the chief selector for the Indian cricket team, according to reporting by Accredited Wire Reports citing Onmanorama. The restructuring of the national selection committee also sees former international cricketer Ramesh Powar join the panel.
The leadership shift brings two experienced former spinners into administrative roles responsible for determining national team selections across formats. Ojha steps into the top selection role to oversee upcoming squads, while Powar adds depth to the decision-making body.
Leadership Transition on the Selection Panel
Under the new structure, Ojha will direct the panel's duties in identifying talent and naming squads for domestic and overseas fixtures. The appointment places the former left-arm spinner at the helm of the selection committee during a busy competitive cycle for Indian cricket.
Powar's inclusion alongside Ojha adds recent domestic and international coaching familiarity to the room. The selection committee is tasked with evaluating national player pools, managing transitions across squads, and preparing competitive rosters for upcoming bilateral series and global tournaments.
Committee Responsibilities and Oversight
With both former players now installed, the committee faces immediate responsibilities in assessing current squad performance and monitoring prospective players participating in ongoing circuits. The appointments mark a clear transition in the personnel responsible for shaping the national lineup.
Further details regarding the tenures, operational scope, and any remaining members of the reconstituted selection panel are expected as the newly appointed administrators officially assume their duties, according to the wire dispatches.
