Pragyan Ojha To Lead India's Squad Selection (Source: X)Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is likely to take charge of the Board of Control for Cricket in India selection committee following the end of Ajit Agarkar's tenure. According to a report from Cricbuzz, Pragyan Ojha will lead the selection panel as it prepares to finalise India's squads for the upcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand.It is important to note that Ajit Agarkar's contract with the BCCI officially ended on Sunday, October 4, 2026.With the chief selector’s position now vacant, Ojha has been asked to take immediate charge of the four-member selection committee.Pragyan Ojha Takes Charge After Ajit Agarkar's Exit For New Zealand SeriesThe former Indian spinner is the senior-most member of the current selection panel in terms of Test experience. He played 24 Tests for India, which puts him ahead of Shiv Sundar Das, who played 23 Tests, RP Singh, who played 14, and Ajay Ratra, who played six.The committee is expected to meet next week to select the Indian squads for the New Zealand tour. Pragyan Ojha will reportedly lead the meeting and help decide the players for all three formats."Meanwhile, Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector officially came to an end on Sunday. His contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expired, and the BCCI has made an interim arrangement. The selection committee is expected to meet sometime next week to pick the squads for the New Zealand tour, with Pragyan Ojha in charge." as per Cricbuzz.Also Read: Pragyan Ojha Named India's Interim Chief Selector After Ajit Agarkar's ExitIndia's tour of New Zealand is scheduled to run from October 22 to November 27, 2026. The team is set to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches during the month-long tour.It remains unclear whether Ojha’s role will stay temporary or whether he could eventually become the full-time chief selector. He is reportedly among the candidates being considered for the permanent position.The New Zealand tour will also be important, with preparations for the 2027 World Cup already started.Pragyan Ojha's Playing Career And Role As SelectorPragyan Ojha was one of India’s leading left-arm spinners during his international career. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2008. However, he made a bigger impact in Test cricket. He played 24 Tests for India and finished his international career with 144 wickets from 48 matches across formats.After retirement, Ojha moved into administration and became a member of the BCCI selection committee in September 2025. Also Read: Prasidh Krishna Likely To Enter India Test Squad vs New Zealand Amid Recovery: Report
