The appointments change both the leadership and membership of India’s men’s cricket selection panel. Reports from India Today, ESPNcricinfo and the Times of India agree that Ojha is taking over the chair and that Powar is joining the committee.
The reports describe the transition in slightly different terms: India Today and the Times of India refer to Agarkar’s exit or departure, while ESPNcricinfo says his term ended. The supplied material does not establish the exact date or mechanism of that transition.
ESPNcricinfo reports that Powar previously played two Tests and 31 One-Day Internationals for India. That background is included in the ESPNcricinfo account; the supplied material does not provide additional career details for the new panel member.
The Times of India reports that the Cricket Advisory Committee backed Powar during discussions about the appointment. That account is the only supplied source for the committee’s position, so the claim remains attributed to the newspaper.
The three reports were published on October 19, 2026, but that date is not established as the effective date of either appointment. The supplied material also does not state how long Ojha and Powar will serve or identify a specific location for the transition.