BCCI gets New President ; First Domestic Cricketer to Hold the Position
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ September 28,2025
Mithun Manhas has officially taken the helm of Indian cricket as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday, September 28. He succeeds Roger Binny .
Union Minister Jitendra Singh extended his congratulations to Manhas via X , writing: “Mithun Manhas has officially become the President of BCCI.”
Born on October 12, 1979, in Jammu and Kashmir, Manhas carved out a distinguished career in Indian domestic cricket, despite never representing the national team. A right-handed batsman known for his consistency, he also bowled occasional off-spin and was capable behind the stumps when needed.
Mithun Manhas was a key figure for Delhi, often leading the side in the absence of senior players away on international duty. He notably captained the team during a pivotal phase that saw a young Virat Kohli make his debut, building a strong rapport with the future India captain.
Over his domestic career, Manhas featured in 157 first-class matches, amassing 9,714 runs at an impressive average of nearly 46. His record includes 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. His standout season came in 2007–08, when he led Delhi to a long-awaited Ranji Trophy triumph, scoring 921 runs in the campaign.
