BCCI New President: Mithun Manhas likely to take over, announcement on september 28

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to have a new president soon. According to a media report, former Delhi Ranji Trophy batsman Mithun Manhas has been selected for this position. His name was finalized at a crucial meeting held in Delhi yesterday. However, the official announcement will be made on September 28th. The position of BCCI President has been vacant for three weeks following the resignation of former all-rounder Roger Binny. So, now fans are wondering that who is Mithun Manhas? Let's learn more about him. Mithun Manhas is set to take over as the new BCCI President! Official announcement expected on September 28.@BCCI @MithunManhas #Cricket #IndianCricket pic.twitter.com/drI1GQsHVP — Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) September 21, 2025 Who is Mithun Manhas? While Mithun Manhas never represented India in international cricket, he is a highly respected figure in domestic cricket. He made his first-class cricket debut for Delhi in the 1997/98 season and soon became a key player in the team's middle order. His biggest achievement came in the 2007/08 Ranji Trophy season when he played a crucial role in helping Delhi win the title after a 16-year drought. In a career spanning almost two decades, he scored 9714 runs in 157 first-class matches, including 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. He later represented Jammu & Kashmir and played his last match in 2016. Also Read This: Smriti Mandhana breaks Virat Kohli's record to become the fastest ODI century in India IPL and Coaching Career Manhas also played in the IPL, representing franchises like Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, and Chennai Super Kings. After retiring from cricket, he turned to coaching and became the head coach of the Delhi Ranji Trophy team in 2018. He later worked with Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Recently, he was the assistant batting coach of Gujarat Titans. Politics and Cricket The selection of the BCCI president is often influenced by political considerations. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Manhas's name was finalized after meetings between senior BCCI officials and ruling BJP leaders in Delhi. The matter was also discussed at the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah. Also Read This: Isha Gramotsavam Grand Finale: SM Mansukh Mandaviya, Saina Nehwal to attend India’s largest rural sports festival Selection Significant If Mithun Manhas officially becomes the BCCI president, it will be the first time that a former Ranji Trophy star and experienced domestic cricketer from Delhi will hold this position. The BCCI is considered one of the most powerful cricket boards in the world, so Manhas' responsibilities will be very significant. His current roles and responsibilities are as follows: Currently, Mithun Manhas serves as the administrator of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) and plays an active role in domestic cricket.