Mithun Manhas Elected 37th BCCI President

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.