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Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been elected as the new BCCI president, filling the vacancy left by Roger Binny's resignation. He becomes only the third former cricketer after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny to assume this prestigious role. The Science and Technology Minister celebrated this as a historic moment for the remote Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir. Manhas brings extensive domestic cricket experience and grassroots understanding to the position.

Key Points: Mithun Manhas Elected New BCCI President Following Binny Exit

  • Manhas becomes only third former cricketer after Ganguly and Binny as BCCI president
  • JKCA nominee was leading contender after key decision-makers meeting
  • 45-year-old played 147 first-class games scoring 9714 runs with 27 centuries
  • Known for calm demeanor and grassroots cricket development understanding
  • Represented three IPL franchises including Delhi Daredevils and CSK
  • Election fills vacancy created by Roger Binny's August 2025 resignation
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Mithun Manhas elected as new BCCI president

Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas becomes third ex-player after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny to lead BCCI, hailed as historic moment for Jammu & Kashmir.

Mithun Manhas elected as new BCCI president
"What a providential Sunday for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu & Kashmir - Dr Jitendra Singh"

Mumbai, Sep 28

Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been declared as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president in the Annual General Meeting at the board's headquarters here on Sunday.

The BCCI president's chair fell vacant after Roger Binny stepped down from his role in August 2025, and Rajeev Shukla was acting as interim president. With his election, Manhas became only the third former cricketer, after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny, to assume the presidency role.

"A momentous occasion to celebrate! Mithun Manhas has been officially declared as the new President of the ‘Board of Control for Cricket in India’ #BCCI. What a providential Sunday for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu & Kashmir, which incidentally also happens to be my own home district," Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh shared on X.

Manhas, whom the JKCA nominated, was the leading contender for the BCCI president’s post after key decision-makers of Indian cricket held an informal meeting last Saturday.

The 45-year-old former cricketer played domestic cricket for Delhi before moving to Jammu and Kashmir, where he also took up coaching roles. Known for his calm demeanour and understanding of the game at the grassroots level, he has remained actively involved in cricket development after retirement.

He has played 147 first-class games, scoring 9,714 runs at an average of 45.82. He has scored 27 centuries and 49 fifties in the red-ball format. His best Ranji season was in 2007-08, when Delhi secured the title. During that season, he scored 921 runs at an average of 57.56.

Manhas has amassed 4,126 runs from 130 List A matches at an average of 45.84, including 5 centuries and 26 half-centuries. He also claimed 75 wickets, including 40 in first-class cricket.

The former cricketer has represented three IPL franchises – Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), the now-defunct Pune Warriors India, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from the inaugural season until 2014. In 55 matches, he scored 514 runs at an average of 22.34 and a strike rate of 109.36.

According to reports, Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia were re-elected as vice-president and secretary, respectively, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia replaced Rohan Gauns Desai as joint secretary. Raghuram Bhat has been elected as treasurer.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful to see representation from Jammu & Kashmir! This is truly inspiring for young cricketers from smaller states. Mithun sir's journey from Delhi to JKCA shows his dedication to cricket development across India.
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Rohit P
His first-class average of 45.82 speaks volumes about his cricketing knowledge. Hope he focuses on improving domestic cricket infrastructure and gives more opportunities to players from non-traditional cricket centers.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate having a cricketer as president, I hope he brings fresh ideas. The BCCI needs to address issues like scheduling, player workload management, and improving women's cricket infrastructure. Expectations are high!
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Vikram M
Remember watching him play for Delhi in Ranji Trophy finals. Solid middle-order batsman with great temperament. Hope his calm demeanor helps in handling the pressures of BCCI politics. All the best to him! 🙏
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Michael C
Good to see continuity with most office bearers continuing. Hope Manhas focuses on making cricket more accessible in rural areas and improves the quality of pitches across domestic tournaments.

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