Former spinner Romesh Powar joins the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee, while Pragyan Ojha takes over as chief selector following the latest changes.

The BCCI has confirmed the appointment of former spinner Romesh Powar to its senior men’s selection committee, replacing outgoing selector Ajit Agarkar.
Meanwhile, Pragyan Ojha, the selector representing the South Zone, has assumed the role of chief selector by virtue of seniority.
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Published: 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 pm IST
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