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Former India all-rounder Ramesh Powar eyed to lead BCCI's junior national selection panel
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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Sources indicate that former cricketer Ramesh Powar may be appointed as chair of the Board of Control for Cricket India's junior national selection committee.
The Indian Express reports that the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) is considering former international all‑rounder Ramesh Powar for the chairmanship of its junior national selection committee. The speculation follows internal deliberations within the board as it prepares for the upcoming domestic junior season.
Powar, who represented India in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has previously served on various BCCI selection panels, including stints with the senior team and age‑group squads. His experience as a player and selector is seen as a valuable asset for shaping the next generation of Indian cricketers.
If appointed, Powar would oversee the identification and selection of talent for under‑19 and under‑23 national teams, a role critical to maintaining India's pipeline of future stars. Analysts suggest his tenure could bring a balanced approach, blending performance metrics with scouting insights.
The final decision rests with the BCCI's governing council, which is expected to announce the appointment in the coming weeks as it finalises the junior calendar and related administrative appointments.
Powar, who represented India in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has previously served on various BCCI selection panels, including stints with the senior team and age‑group squads. His experience as a player and selector is seen as a valuable asset for shaping the next generation of Indian cricketers.
If appointed, Powar would oversee the identification and selection of talent for under‑19 and under‑23 national teams, a role critical to maintaining India's pipeline of future stars. Analysts suggest his tenure could bring a balanced approach, blending performance metrics with scouting insights.
The final decision rests with the BCCI's governing council, which is expected to announce the appointment in the coming weeks as it finalises the junior calendar and related administrative appointments.