This development comes a day after Ajit Agarkar, the panel’s head, had his term extended by one year until June 2026. On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced openings on its website for four women’s selectors, a junior men’s selector, and two national men’s team selectors. Applications for these positions must be submitted by September 10th.
Pragyan Ojha played international cricket between 2009 and 2013, claiming 113 wickets in Tests—including seven five-wicket hauls—and proving exceptionally effective on turning tracks. He also took 21 wickets in ODIs and 10 in T20Is.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL),Pragyan Ojha represented Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians, finishing with 89 wickets from 92 matches at an economy rate of 7.36. He retired from international cricket in February 2020.
Pragyan Ojha Likely to Join as South Zone Selector
Former fast bowler Ajit Agarkar currently heads the men’s selection committee, which also includes Sharath (South Zone), Ajay Ratra (North Zone), Subroto Banerjee (East Zone), and Shiv Sunder Das (Central Zone).
According to the Times of India, former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha is set to join the committee as the South Zone representative. He is expected to replace Sridharan Sharath, whose term concludes in September. Pragyan Ojha appointment is anticipated to be the only change in the men’s selection committee.
Meanwhile, Sharath may take over from Thilak Naidu as the junior chief selector. He has been serving as a national senior selector since January 2023.
The Board has outlined eligibility criteria and invited applications for two positions. Candidates must have played at least seven Test matches, thirty First-Class matches, or ten ODIs along with twenty First-Class matches. Additionally, nominees should have retired from professional cricket at least five years ago and must not have served on any BCCI cricket committee for a cumulative period of five years.
