Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI senior men’s selection committee
Why in the news
On 19 October 2026, the BCCI appointed former India spinner Ramesh Powar as a member of the senior men’s cricket selection committee. The decision was taken at a Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.
Key facts
- Appointment: Ramesh Powar joins the senior men’s selection panel.
- Chairman: Pragyan Ojha heads the committee, based on his seniority among the members.
- Vacancy: the seat fell vacant after Ajit Agarkar, chairman since July 2023, retired earlier in October 2026. PTI had reported that the advertised vacancy was the West Zone seat held by Agarkar.
- The BCCI credited Agarkar’s tenure with three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.
Selection committee
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Pragyan Ojha | Chairman |
| Shiv Sundar Das | Member |
| RP Singh | Member |
| Ajay Ratra | Member |
| Ramesh Powar | Member (new) |
About Ramesh Powar
Powar played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India. He has coached the Indian women’s team and as a bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Exam angle
- New selector: Ramesh Powar; chairman: Pragyan Ojha.
- The appointment was decided at a Cricket Advisory Committee meeting.
- Powar replaced the outgoing chairman Ajit Agarkar on the panel.