Ramesh Powar has been named to the Men’s Selection Committee, while Pragyan Ojha has been appointed to lead the panel as its chair, according to reporting by Accredited Wire Reports.
The restructuring brings two former Indian national team spin bowlers into pivotal talent-evaluation roles. The selection committee oversees roster decisions, squad composition, and the evaluation of player performances across national competitive fixtures.
Committee Leadership and New Composition
Under the new leadership structure, Ojha assumes the primary responsibilities of chairing the committee meetings and guiding player assessments. Ojha, a former left-arm spinner who represented India across all three international formats, steps into the role with extensive domestic and international cricket background.
Powar joins the committee alongside Ojha following prior coaching and administrative stints within national cricket setups. The former off-spinner has previously served in key technical capacities, including head coaching responsibilities for high-profile squads, giving him direct insight into player development pipelines.
Focus on National Squad Development
The panel's immediate mandate involves managing transitions within the senior men's team and coordinating with team management to monitor emerging talent. With competitive schedules demanding roster depth, the selectors face the ongoing task of tracking player fitness and domestic form.
Further logistical details regarding the tenures and additional members of the selection body are expected as the new leadership begins its formal duties, according to wire reporting.
