In a momentous day for Odisha cricket enthusiasts, former left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, a son of the soil, has been appointed as a selector for India’s senior men’s cricket team.

This prestigious role in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee marks a new chapter for the 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2018 after a stellar career that saw him claim 113 wickets in 24 Tests and over 150 in ODIs.

Ojha’s inclusion alongside fellow Odia cricketer Shiv Sundar Das – the former opener from Jajpur – underscores a rare and proud moment for the state. For the first time in recent memory, Odisha boasts two representatives in the BCCI’s high-stakes selection panel, chaired by Ajit Agarkar.

This duo brings a fresh, regional perspective to a committ

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