Bengaluru | Former India spinner Ramesh Powar was on Monday drafted into the national men's senior selection committee, while Pragyan Ojha remained the chairman of the panel, succeeding Ajit Agarkar, whose term ended on October 4.

The BCCI said interim head Ojha will chair the committee based on seniority (most Tests).

"The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising former India batters Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended the appointment of Powar," a BCCI release said.

The 48-year-old Powar represented India in two Tests and 31 ODIs during his playing career.

He has since held coaching roles, including head coach of the Indian women's team, Mumbai and Gujarat, besides being a bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here.

Men's Selection Committee:

Pragyan Ojha (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, Ramesh Powar.