How did playing just 1 Test more help Pragyan Ojha become India's chief selector?

Ex-India spinner Pragyan Ojha was named Team India's new chief selector following Ajit Agarkar's exit. The BCCI clarified Ojha would chair the committee based on seniority, determined by the number of Tests played. Ojha represented India in 24 Tests, just one more than fellow selector Shiv Sundar Das. Ramesh Powar, who replaced Agarkar in selection committee, has played two Tests.