Last Updated: October 19, 2026 08:15 PM
Selection committee changes always draw close attention from Indian cricket followers. A fresh leadership update has now reached the national setup. Here is everything you need to know about this update.
Pragyan Ojha Becomes India’s Full-Time Selection Head
The BCCI has confirmed Pragyan Ojha as the full-time chief selector for India’s men’s team. He previously served as interim chief selector after Ajit Agarkar departed from the role.
Ojha is 38 years old and represented India in 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20Is. He took 144 international wickets during his successful bowling career. The appointment gives India’s selection group a stable and clearly defined leader.
Salary Details for the New Selection Head
So, how much will Chief Selector Pragyan Ojha earn in this important role? He will receive ₹3 crore per year from the BCCI. This equals roughly ₹25 lakh per month for his selection duties.
The salary remains unchanged from what Ajit Agarkar earned in the same position. Chief selectors carry major responsibility for selecting India squads across formats.
Ramesh Powar Joins the Five-Member Committee
Former off-spinner Ramesh Powar has also joined the senior men’s selection committee. He previously served as head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. Pragyan Ojha will lead this new panel as its committee head.
The other members are Shiv Sunder Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra and Powar. The committee includes four other members besides Ojha, making it five members overall.
Agarkar’s exit and Powar’s arrival have reshaped the entire committee under Ojha’s leadership.
Priorities for the New Selection Panel
The committee must prepare strong squads for upcoming ICC events and overseas tours. It is also expected to build bench strength for India’s reserve options.
Balancing experienced international players with promising young cricketers remains another key task. The panel will balance immediate results with long-term planning for Indian cricket.
Ojha and Powar are both former spinners, which could help assess India’s spin resources. Their combined experience may also help identify and nurture emerging talent across formats.
Why These Appointments Matter
These changes give the selection committee fresh leadership at an important planning stage. Squad planning and long-term talent development remain major priorities for Indian cricket. Fans will now watch how chief selector Pragyan Ojha shapes India’s next phase.
