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BCCI AGM Elevates Mithun Manhas to President, Names Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh to Senior Selection Panel

Ajit Agarkar remains chairman, signaling continuity as the selection group is refreshed.

Overview

  • The Mumbai AGM confirmed former India players Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh as replacements for Subroto Banerjee and S Sharath on the senior men’s committee.
  • S Sharath moved to head the junior selection panel to focus on youth pathways.
  • Amita Sharma was appointed to lead the women’s selection committee, with the new panel’s tenure beginning after the Women’s World Cup.
  • The meeting approved a youth policy for the IPL that bars under-16 players unless they have played at least one Ranji Trophy match for their state.
  • Mithun Manhas succeeded Roger Binny as BCCI president, with other office-bearer posts also filled in a wider governance reset.