Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha has reportedly been appointed as the new chief selector of the Indian men's cricket team. He is understood to have served as the interim chief selector after Ajit Agarkar's departure, and the BCCI has now reportedly given him the job on a full-time basis. Former India cricketer Ramesh Powar has also joined the selection committee.
With the appointment, the big question for fans is simple: what does the BCCI chief selector actually get paid? Reports suggest Ojha could receive around ₹3 crore a year in the role.
Pragyan Ojha Salary as BCCI Chief Selector
According to reports, Ojha's annual salary as chief selector could be around ₹3 crore. That works out to roughly ₹25 lakh per month. The figure is understood to be in line with the reported remuneration of his predecessor, Ajit Agarkar.
To put it plainly, the BCCI chief selector's pay is set by the board and is not part of any public auction or bidding process. The reported ₹3 crore figure is an estimate based on what the previous chief selector earned, not an official BCCI announcement.
Why the Chief Selector's Salary Matters
The chief selector's job is one of the most scrutinised roles in Indian cricket. The person in charge picks the squads for every format, manages transitions between senior and young players, and answers to fans and media after every selection call.
- Ojha reportedly takes over on a full-time basis after serving as interim chief selector
- His reported pay of around ₹3 crore a year matches Ajit Agarkar's reported remuneration
- Ramesh Powar, another former India cricketer, has joined the selection committee
- The monthly equivalent of the reported salary is about ₹25 lakh
The comparison with Agarkar is the key detail here. It suggests the BCCI has kept the chief selector's pay structure stable rather than offering a new package for Ojha. For a board that manages huge broadcast and sponsorship revenues, the selector's salary is a small line item — but it is still watched closely because it signals how the board values the role.
Our Take: A Fair Pay Day for a High-Pressure Job
In our view, the reported ₹3 crore salary is reasonable for a role that carries this much public pressure. A chief selector lives with every dropped player, every surprise pick, and every losing series. The scrutiny is constant, and the job can end quickly if results go wrong.
What matters more than the number is clarity. The BCCI has not officially confirmed the salary figure, so fans are working with reports rather than facts. A simple, transparent statement from the board on the appointment and the pay structure would end the guesswork.
For readers, the takeaway is straightforward: Ojha reportedly steps into one of Indian cricket's toughest jobs, and the pay packet appears to be the same as his predecessor's. The real test will not be his salary — it will be the squads he picks and the results that follow.
