Mithun Manhas, former Delhi cricketer, appointed as new BCCI president

Mithun Manhas New BCCI President: Former cricketer, Mithun Manhas has been appointed as the new president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was associated with the Jammu Cricket Association. Notably, Manhas will replace Roger Binny.

Rajeev Shukla will continue as vice-president. Raghuram Bhat, the current president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and former India spinner, is the treasurer. Notably, his term as KSCA president will end on September 30. Devjit Saikia will continue as secretary, while Prabhtej Bhatia has been appointed joint secretary.

Mithun Manhas has created a history to become the first uncapped cricketer to lead BCCI. 

The BBCI president elections was held on September 28 at the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Past Trend of BBCI President Selection

However, there was trend since 2019 amendments in connection with the BCCI consitutions, that the BCCI president post is filled unopposed. From last few years, the board has consistently appointed former cricketers as its president namely Sourav Ganguly and others. 

Who is Mithun Manhas- new BCCI president? 

As Mithun Manhas is the new BCCI president, let's know all about him. Mithun Manhas has both administrative and cricketing experience. He was earlier in an administration role with Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). Meanwhile on the cricket field, he was said to be one of the most dependable cricketer.

What Sachin Tendulkar said earlier?

Former cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar released a statement earlier and stated that he has shut all possibility of becoming the new president.