Mithun Manhas is the newly elected President of BCCI, replacing Roger Binny. He was a former cricketer who played on domestic cricket representing Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, scoring close to 10,000 first-class runs, and was known as an excellent middle-order batsman. He became a coach and administrator after retirement, also in the IPL. Having gained experience on and off the field, Manhas is likely to bring new vigor to the governance of Indian cricket. Rajeev Shukla, who is also the vice president, and Devajit Saikia, the secretary, have also been reelected, which will keep the board intact in terms of leadership.

Cricket Career of Mithun Manhas: Matches, Runs, and Contributions

• Played in domestic cricket in support of Delhi and then Jammu and Kashmir.

• Made 157 first-class appearances, with more than 9700 runs.

• Consistent middle-order batsman.

• Played in IPL, he played with Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings.

• Retired and became a coach.

Everything About BCCI: India’s Cricket Administration Hub

• History: The Indian Cricket Association was created in December 1928.

• Head Office: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• Earlier Presidents: R. E. Grant Govan (1928-1933).

• First Secretary: Anthony de Mello.

• Role: Governs International and domestic cricket in India; controls the Indian cricket team.

• Affiliation: Part of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

• Wealth: Considered the richest cricket board in the world.

• Current President: Mithun Manhas (37th President, 2025).

• Big Tournaments: Manages IPL, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

• Significance: Manages the timetable, player agreements, the grouping of teams, and income allocation.

Conclusion 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the governing body of cricket in India and the wealthiest cricket board in the world. It is based in Mumbai and operates domestic tournaments in India, such as Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and the internationally popular Indian Premier League (IPL). The BCCI is also in charge of the international matches of the Indian cricket team, the contracts of players, and the development of talent. The founding president of the association was R. E. Grant Govan, with the current and 37th president being Mithun Manhas. BCCI is very instrumental in the development of world cricket.

Mukhi is a female cub of the Kuno National Park, and she is the first India-born cheetah to make it to adulthood. This is a milestone in the conservation of wildlife. She was born in March 2023 to a Namibian cheetah and has already lived through difficult circumstances and the death of her siblings. Her birth is a major milestone for the Project Cheetah, which is to reintroduce the species, which were extinct in India in the 1950s. The existence of Mukhi creates a new hope of creating a stable and self-sufficient population of cheetahs in the country. Her success underscores the role of conservation, and it represents the development in India towards preserving endangered species.

Why it Matters for India Kuno National Park

India has made a significant step through the cheetah reintroduction program, whereby Mukhi, one of the female cubs born in Kuno National Park, is the first India-born cheetah to attain the adult stage. Mukhi, the offspring of Namibian cheetah Jwala, born in March 2023, survived excessive heat and loss of her siblings, which attests to the success of Project Cheetah. This program, which began in 2022 with the release of African cheetahs, is based on the restoration of the species that became extinct in India in the 1950s. Having 27 cheetahs currently in the country, of which 16 were born in the country, the survival of Mukhi brings fresh hope of establishing the existence of a sustainable population in India.

Highlights of India’s Tiger Reserve 

• Project Tiger Launch: They started in 1973 by the Government of India in order to preserve the Bengal tigers.

• Present Tiger Population: 3,167 tigers according to the recent 2022 census, which made it the highest in the world.

• Largest Tiger Reserve: Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh (~3,728 sq km).

• Minimum size Tiger reserve Bor in Maharashtra (in Maharashtra) (~138 sq km).

• Largest Tiger Reserve: Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, in the Eastern Himalayas, which rises to 4,571 meters.

• Total Reserves: 54 in 18 states.

• World: 75 percent of the world's wild tiger population is found in India.

• Significance: Conserves biodiversity, habitats, and encourages eco-tourism.

Conclusion 

The tiger reserves of India are the ecosystem constituents that help in protecting the Bengal tiger and other abundant ecosystems. Project Tiger, which was initiated in 1973, has today expanded to 54 reserves in 18 states, and India today is the home of 3,167 tigers, or almost three-quarters of the world's wild tiger population. The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam reserve in Andhra Pradesh is the largest, and the smallest reserve is Bor in Maharashtra. Namdapha in Arunachal Pradesh is the highest altitude reserve. Another national park, Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, set up in 1981, has been the focus of the cheetah reintroduction project. These conserved sanctuaries in particular showcase the leadership of India in conserving wildlife and biodiversity in the world.