Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Mithun Manhas Selected as Next BCCI President
Mithun Manhas, a former cricketer, has been chosen to lead the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The decision was made by influential figures before a meeting.
He's known for his connections and has been involved with cricket in Jammu & Kashmir and IPL teams.
This choice meant other prominent figures, like Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh, weren't selected.
The current joint secretary was dropped and the treasurer was replaced.
Manhas's selection was announced without discussion.
He played first-class games and had coaching roles.
Mithun Manhas will be the next BCCI president.
The decision to appoint Manhas was made by influential members.
Raghuram Bhat was considered but made treasurer instead.
Manhas is considered close to Delhi and District Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley.
Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh did not get the top spot.
- Who
- Mithun Manhas will be the next BCCI president.
- What
- Mithun Manhas was chosen to be the next president of the BCCI.
- When
- The decision was made prior to a meeting.
- Where
- The decision was made at the residence of a powerful minister.
- Why
- The reasons for Manhas's selection include his closeness to Delhi and District Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley and his association with the J&K Cricket Association.
- New BCCI President
- Mithun Manhas
- Manhas's Prior Role
- Member of J&K Cricket Association Committee
- Age
- 46
- Previous Occupation
- Former middle-order batter
- Other Roles
- Coaching with IPL franchises
- Former Player Who Missed Out
- Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh