Cricket’s Quiet Giant Takes the Helm: Mithun Manhas Becomes BCCI President

In a historic shift for Indian cricket administration, Mithun Manhas has been elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), succeeding Roger Binny. The announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai on September 28, 2025.

Key highlights of the appointment:

1. Mithun Manhas is the first non-international cricketer to lead the BCCI  
2. His nomination was strongly backed by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association  
3. He replaces Roger Binny, who stepped down after turning 70  
4. Other office bearers include Rajeev Shukla (Vice-President), Devajit Saikia (Secretary), Prabhtej Singh Bhatia (Joint Secretary), and A Raghuram Bhat (Treasurer)  

Cricketing credentials:

- Manhas played 157 first-class matches, scoring 9714 runs at an average of 45.82, including 27 centuries  
- He captained Delhi to a Ranji Trophy win in 2007-08, scoring 921 runs that season  
- He featured in 130 List A games and 91 T20 matches, with stints in IPL teams like Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, and Chennai Super Kings  
- Post-retirement, he served as coach and support staff for IPL franchises including Punjab Kings, RCB, and Gujarat Titans  

Administrative experience:

- Manhas was Director of Cricket for Jammu and Kashmir  
- He was part of the BCCI sub-committee overseeing JKCA operations  
- Known for his grassroots focus and calm leadership style  

Sources: India Today, ESPN, NDTV, MSN India, Dainik Bhaskar