From Pitch to Power: Cricketer Mithun Manhas Takes Guard as BCCI President

In a historic moment for Indian cricket administration, Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain and domestic cricket veteran, has been elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His appointment was confirmed during the 94th Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai on September 28, 2025.

 

Key Highlights of His Appointment

 

Manhas succeeds Roger Binny, who stepped down in August after turning 70

 

He was the sole candidate for the post, backed strongly by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association

 

Rajeev Shukla continues as Vice President, while Devajit Saikia remains Secretary

 

Former spinner Raghuram Bhat has been appointed Treasurer, and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is the new Joint Secretary

 

Who Is Mithun Manhas?

 

Born in Jammu, Manhas played domestic cricket from 1997 to 2017, scoring 9714 runs in 157 first-class matches

 

He also featured in 130 List A games and 91 T20s, including stints with IPL teams like Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings

 

Post-retirement, he served as a coach and batting consultant for Bangladesh U-19 and IPL franchises including Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans

 

He was part of the BCCI-appointed sub-committee managing Jammu & Kashmir cricket affairs

 

Manhas becomes only the third cricketer after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny to lead the BCCI, bringing grassroots experience and a player-first perspective to the role.

 

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Firstpost, MSN News, Onmanorama