Mithun Manhas Appointed New BCCI President, Succeeds Roger Binny

Mithun Manhas has been appointed as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision was finalised during the annual general meeting held at the BCCI headquarters. Manhas, a former cricketer associated with the Jammu Cricket Association, replaces Roger Binny in this role.

Manhas, born in Jammu and Kashmir, has had an extensive cricketing career. He played most of his matches for Delhi and captained the team in the Ranji Trophy. Over his career, he participated in 157 first-class matches, scoring 9,700 runs. Additionally, he played for teams like Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Mithun Manhas: A Prolific Domestic Career

Manhas made his debut in first-class cricket during the 1997-98 season. As a right-handed batsman, he occasionally bowled arm-spin when needed. Throughout his career, he amassed 9,714 runs in first-class cricket with 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. In List-A cricket, he played 130 matches and appeared in 91 T20 games.

Despite his impressive domestic record, Manhas never played for India's senior national team. The middle-order spots were highly competitive with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly securing positions during that era.

BCCI's New Leadership Team

Alongside Manhas's appointment as president, Rajeev Shukla continues as vice-president. Raghuram Bhat remains treasurer until his term as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president ends on September 30th. Devajit Saikia retains his position as secretary while Prabhtej Bhatia takes on the role of joint secretary.

The leadership changes come after thorough discussions at the AGM to ensure a smooth transition within BCCI's management structure. These appointments aim to strengthen Indian cricket administration under experienced individuals who have contributed significantly to domestic cricket over years.

Manhas's journey from being a domestic player to leading one of India's most prestigious sports bodies is noteworthy. His experience and understanding of Indian cricket dynamics are expected to benefit BCCI's future endeavours.