Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the chief selector for the men's cricket team, while fellow former international Ramesh Powar has also been inducted into the selection committee, according to reporting by Accredited Wire Reports.
Both appointments mark a major transition in the leadership of the men's selection panel, placing two former national spin bowlers in key administrative and talent identification roles.
New Leadership for Men's Selection
Ojha takes the helm as the head of the committee, stepping into the role to oversee the drafting of national squads and evaluate player performance across formats. The former left-arm spinner represented India in international cricket across all three formats, bringing on-field experience to the top selection post.
Under the new structure confirmed by Accredited Wire Reports, Ojha will guide the panel's evaluations and strategic planning for upcoming international fixtures, managing talent pipelines and squad balance.
Powar Joins the Selection Panel
Alongside Ojha's elevation to chief selector, Ramesh Powar has been formally added to the selection committee. Powar, who previously served as an off-spinner for India and has worked in various coaching capacities, brings additional senior experience to the panel.
The inclusion of both Ojha and Powar reshapes the committee's dynamic, centralizing extensive domestic and international cricket backgrounds into the current selection apparatus. Further details regarding the remainder of the panel and immediate scheduling were not immediately detailed in the initial announcement.
