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Ex-Delhi Cricketer Mithun Manhas To Replace Roger Binny As BCCI President: Report

Akshita Patel

Mithun Manhas is now the front runner for BCCI president post [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Mithun Manhas is now the front runner for BCCI president post [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

In a surprising turn of events, former Delhi batsman Mithun Manhas is all set to take over as the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting in Delhi, where Manhas was picked as the top candidate.

Sitting president Roger Binny resigned from his post after turning 70 due to an age bar set by the board for its office bearers. Ahead of the official elections scheduled for September 28, Manhas’ name has come up out of nowhere.

Mithun Manhas Beats Harbhajan Singh In BCCI Presidency Race

According to the Indian Express, ex-Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas will be appointed as the next BCCI president. While big names like Harbhajan Singh and Raghuram Bhatt were in the race, the selectors reportedly have decided to go with the 45-year-old former cricketer instead.

Manhas has a strong cricketing background. He played 157 first-class matches, scoring 9,714 runs in a career that lasted 18 years. After retirement, he took up various roles in cricket administration and coaching.

New BCCI Officials Probable List

  • BCCI President - Mithun Manhas.
  • BCCI Secretary - Devajit Saikia.
  • Vice President - Rajeev Shukla.
  • IPL Chairman - Arun Dhumal
  • BCCI Treasurer - Raghuram
  • Joint Secretary - Prabhtej Bhatia
  • Apex Council - Jaydev Shah.
  • IPL GC - M Majumdar.

He worked as support staff with the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and is currently serving as the administrator of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

According to reports, the BCCI has also decided to retain its current setup in several key positions. Devajit Sakia will continue as secretary, while Rajeev Shukla will remain vice-president, despite already completing five years in the role.

BCCI To Get New Treasurer As Well

Meanwhile, Raghuram Bhatt is expected to become the new treasurer, and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh is likely to take over as joint secretary. 

Arun Dhumal looks set to continue as IPL chairman, though there are legal consultations underway to check if he needs to undergo a cooling-off period due to his earlier stint as treasurer.

Fresh elections will also take place for the Apex Council and IPL Governing Council. Among the new names, Jaydev Shah, son of former BCCI official Niranjan Shah and a veteran of 120 first-class matches for Saurashtra, is tipped to join the Apex Council.

The final election is scheduled for September 28, while candidates can still withdraw their names by September 23.