The Indian cricket community is shocked that Mithun Manhas, a former captain of Delhi and a star in domestic cricket, has been named the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Manhas, who is 45 years old, takes over as the 37th President during the board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on Sunday, September 28.
People have called the choice a “surprise development” because Manhas’s name wasn’t widely known to be in the running for the top job. He takes over for Roger Binny, who left the job, while Rajiv Shukla, who is currently the BCCI Vice-President, will stay in that role.
A Career of Being the Best at Home
Manhas has a lot of experience both on the field and in the office. He is a right-handed batsman and sometimes an off-spinner. His domestic career stats show how good he is:
First-Class Veteran: He played in 157 first-class games and scored an incredible 9,714 runs, including 27 centuries.
List A Stats: His List He scored 4,126 runs in his career.
IPL Stints: Manhas has played for three IPL teams: the Delhi Daredevils, the Pune Warriors India, and the Chennai Super Kings. He was also the coach of the Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Delhi Leadership: He had been a part of the Delhi domestic squad for a long time and was captain for most of the new millennium.
A First in History for Jammu and Kashmir
This appointment is very important for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh used “X” (previously Twitter) to confirm the news and talk about Manhas’s background.
“A big day to celebrate! Dr. Singh stated, “Mithun Manhas has been officially named the new President of the ‘Board of Control for Cricket in India’ #BCCI.” “What a lucky Sunday for the old district of Doda, which is one of the most remote parts of Jammu and Kashmir and happens to be my home district.”
Manhas was born in Jammu and Kashmir, and after migrating from Delhi in 2015-16, he concluded his playing career there. After he retired, he promptly moved into administration with the goal of helping to bring order back to the state’s cricket body. This eventually led him to the top of Indian cricket governance. His rise to power is in line with the BCCI’s aim for experienced players to take on leadership roles, following the examples set by former presidents Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny.