Mithun Manhas Elected as BCCI President
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In a historic turn for Indian cricket, Mithun Manhas has been elected as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), succeeding Roger Binny. The Economic Times+5ESPN.com+5The Times of India+5
This election marks a significant milestone — Manhas is the first person from Jammu & Kashmir to hold the top post in Indian cricket administration. The Economic Times+5mint+5ThePrint+5
Background & Cricketing Career
- Early life & origin
Born on 12 October 1979 in Bhalessa (also referred to as Bhaderwah) in Jammu & Kashmir, Manhas carries deep connections to his home region. Jagranjosh.com+3Wikipedia+3National Herald+3 - Domestic career & statistics
Manhas made his mark in domestic cricket, primarily representing Delhi. Over a long first-class career, he played 157 matches, scoring 9,714 runs at an average of ~45.82, including 27 centuries. He also bowled off-spin and occasionally kept wickets. The New Indian Express+7Wikipedia+7Jagranjosh.com+7
In List A cricket, he featured in 130 matches and in T20s in 91 matches. Deccan Herald+3Wikipedia+3Jagranjosh.com+3 - IPL & later roles
Though he never played for the Indian national team, Manhas took part in the Indian Premier League (IPL), turning out for franchises such as Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings. India Today+6Wikipedia+6NDTV Sports+6
Post-retirement, he has been active in coaching, administration, and particularly in cricketing roles in Jammu & Kashmir, including serving as Director of Cricket Operations for the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). India Today+6Business Standard+6Storyboard18+6
The Election & Administrative Transition
- Why the change?
Roger Binny resigned from the post after reaching the BCCI’s retirement age of 70. mint+7The Times of India+7The Economic Times+7 - Nomination & consensus
Manhas filed his nomination for the presidential post on 21 September 2025, which was the last day for filing. Business Standard+4Cricbuzz+4Hindustan Times+4
Reports suggest that senior stakeholders in Indian cricket held discussions in Delhi to arrive at a consensus candidate, and Manhas emerged as the favored choice. Storyboard18+3The Indian Express+3mint+3
Other prominent names — such as Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh — did not pursue the nomination in the final listing. Hindustan Times+4The Indian Express+4ThePrint+4 - Unopposed election & installation
At the 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 28 September 2025 in Mumbai, Manhas was elected unopposed. The Indian Express+6ESPN.com+6India Today+6
With this, he officially became the President of BCCI. The Economic Times+5The Economic Times+5India Today+5 - Other appointments
Concurrently, Rajeev Shukla was named as the new Vice-President of BCCI. mint+5The Economic Times+5India Today+5
Raghuram Bhat was placed in the treasurer’s role. The Indian Express+2The Economic Times+2
Significance & Expectations
- Breaking new ground
Manhas’ election is symbolic: he is the first individual from Jammu & Kashmir to lead Indian cricket at the national level. Hindustan Times+4mint+4The Times of India+4
He is also among the rare few in BCCI history who have never donned the Indian national team’s colors but rose through strength in domestic cricket. mint+5ThePrint+5The Times of India+5 - Role & remuneration
Though the BCCI President’s post is honorary, it carries considerable prestige and influence. India Today+3Wikipedia+3NDTV Sports+3
Official reports suggest there is no fixed salary; instead, allowances are provided — for example, a ₹40,000 daily allowance for domestic meetings and USD 1,000 for international engagements. NDTV Sports - Challenges & opportunities
As President, Manhas inherits responsibility for overseeing Indian cricket’s infrastructure, governance, domestic tournaments, and international affairs.
There is heightened anticipation around how his administrative style and domestic-cricket credentials will shape the future of Indian cricket, especially in strengthening grassroots and regional structures. - Reception & public reaction
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailing from the same region, called the appointment “a momentous occasion to celebrate,” and pointed out the pride this brings to Doda and Bhaderwah in Jammu & Kashmir. The Times of India
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