After a day of deliberations in New Delhi on Saturday, former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to a TOI
The nomination window closes on Sunday afternoon, ahead of the elections scheduled for September 28 during the board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Following the constitutional changes in 2019, most nominations for the top post have gone uncontested, with the BCCI consistently maintaining that a former cricketer should head the organisation. The past two presidents were Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny.
Sources further indicated to TOI that Saturday’s meeting in the national capital brought together key decision-makers, where possible office-bearers were finalised.
Former India spinner Raghuram Bhat, who leads the Karnataka State Cricket Association, is expected to find a role in the apex council but was overlooked for the presidency since the outgoing president, Roger Binny, also hails from Karnataka.
There is also speculation over whether Rajeev Shukla will continue as vice-president, with Bhat being considered as a possible replacement. Meanwhile, Arun Dhumal looks set to retain his position as IPL chairman. A final round of discussions is likely on Sunday morning.
Who is Mithun Manhas?
Manhas is set to become the first uncapped player to lead the BCCI.
The 45-year-old has played 157 first-class matches, amassing 9,714 runs at an impressive average of 45.82, with 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. A reliable middle-order presence for Delhi since his debut in 1997/98, he also captained the side to the Ranji Trophy title in 2007–08. That season, he scored 921 runs at an average of 57.56, underlining his calibre in India’s fiercely competitive domestic circuit.
His versatility extended beyond batting—he bowled off-spin, occasionally kept wickets, and later became a familiar face in the IPL, turning out for Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings.
Despite never breaking into the Indian national team, Manhas carved out a reputation as one of domestic cricket’s most dependable figures.
Off the field, Manhas has gathered valuable administrative experience with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association ( JKCA), even representing the state at BCCI’s AGMs.
His dual expertise as both player and administrator has strengthened his candidacy.
Manhas’ career at a glance
The nomination window closes on Sunday afternoon, ahead of the elections scheduled for September 28 during the board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Following the constitutional changes in 2019, most nominations for the top post have gone uncontested, with the BCCI consistently maintaining that a former cricketer should head the organisation. The past two presidents were Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny.
Sources further indicated to TOI that Saturday’s meeting in the national capital brought together key decision-makers, where possible office-bearers were finalised.
Former India spinner Raghuram Bhat, who leads the Karnataka State Cricket Association, is expected to find a role in the apex council but was overlooked for the presidency since the outgoing president, Roger Binny, also hails from Karnataka.
There is also speculation over whether Rajeev Shukla will continue as vice-president, with Bhat being considered as a possible replacement. Meanwhile, Arun Dhumal looks set to retain his position as IPL chairman. A final round of discussions is likely on Sunday morning.
Who is Mithun Manhas?
Manhas is set to become the first uncapped player to lead the BCCI.
The 45-year-old has played 157 first-class matches, amassing 9,714 runs at an impressive average of 45.82, with 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. A reliable middle-order presence for Delhi since his debut in 1997/98, he also captained the side to the Ranji Trophy title in 2007–08. That season, he scored 921 runs at an average of 57.56, underlining his calibre in India’s fiercely competitive domestic circuit.
His versatility extended beyond batting—he bowled off-spin, occasionally kept wickets, and later became a familiar face in the IPL, turning out for Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings.
Despite never breaking into the Indian national team, Manhas carved out a reputation as one of domestic cricket’s most dependable figures.
Off the field, Manhas has gathered valuable administrative experience with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association ( JKCA), even representing the state at BCCI’s AGMs.
His dual expertise as both player and administrator has strengthened his candidacy.
Manhas’ career at a glance
- First-class: 157 matches | 9,714 runs | HS 205* | Avg 45.82 | 27 hundreds | 49 fifties
- List A: 130 matches | 4,126 runs | HS 148 | Avg 45.84 | 5 hundreds | 26 fifties
- T20s: 91 matches | 1,170 runs | HS 52 | Avg 21.66 | 1 fifty
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