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Mithun Manhas: Former Delhi Captain Set to Become First Uncapped Cricketer as BCCI President — Mithun Manhas has filed his nomination and emerged as the front-runner for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) presidency ahead of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 28 September 2025. Multiple reputable outlets report he is currently the only candidate in the race and is widely expected to be chosen unopposed.
who is Mithun Manhas?
Mithun Manhas was born on 12 October 1979 in Jammu and is a right-handed middle-order batsman who also bowled off-spin and occasionally kept wicket. He made his domestic debut in the 1997–98 season and retired after the 2016–17 cycle. Over an 18-year first-class career, he became one of India’s most accomplished domestic players
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Career statistics & highlights
Manhas played 157 first-class matches, scoring 9,714 runs at an average of ~45.8 with 27 centuries — numbers that underline why he’s regarded as a domestic stalwart. His standout season came in 2007–08, when he amassed 921 runs (averaging ~57.5) and helped Delhi win the Ranji Trophy. He also featured in the IPL for Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors and Chennai Super Kings
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Coaching and administrative experience
After retirement, Manhas moved into coaching and administration: he has worked as a batting consultant for the Bangladesh U-19 team, served on IPL support staffs (Kings XI Punjab/Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans) and held roles with the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). He’s also been part of BCCI panels dealing with regional association matters — experience that complements his playing background.
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The BCCI AGM is set for 28 September 2025, nominations have been filed, and Manhas has emerged as the leading name to succeed the vacant president’s post after Roger Binny’s exit; Rajeev Shukla has been serving as interim president. Reports indicate Manhas is the only official candidate so far, which makes an uncontested elevation likely.
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Why this appointment is historic
If confirmed, Manhas would become the first uncapped (never capped for India) cricketer to head the BCCI — a symbolic break from the pattern of former internationals occupying top posts. His rise also marks stronger representation from Jammu & Kashmir, a region that has had limited visibility in national cricket administration.
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What he brings & likely priorities
Expect focus on domestic cricket health: improving the Ranji-to-IPL pipeline, strengthening state associations, and boosting talent scouting in under-represented regions. Given his coaching background, Manhas may also prioritize youth development, batting academies, and clearer pathways from U-19 to senior levels. These are logical priorities given his profile and recorded experience
Challenges ahead
Balancing commercial interests (IPL) with domestic cricket, navigating powerful state associations, and ensuring transparent selection/administration will be immediate tests. Political dynamics inside the BCCI and relations with the International Cricket Council (ICC) will also demand diplomatic skill.
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Reactions & who else is in the new panel
Media reporting indicates Raghuram Bhat is likely to be named BCCI Treasurer and that other familiar faces will populate the Apex Council — signalling a mix of ex-players and administrators on the new panel. Expect statements from state associations once the AGM formalizes appointments.
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
1. Is Mithun Manhas definitely the next BCCI president?
As of reporting, he has filed nomination and is the single front-runner; the AGM on 28 Sept 2025 will formalize the process.
2. What makes his selection historic?
He would be the first uncapped cricketer to lead the BCCI, showing that strong domestic service can translate into top administrative roles.
3. What are his top playing stats?
157 FC matches, 9,714 runs, avg ~45.8, 27 centuries; standout Ranji season in 2007–08 with 921 runs.
4. Has he held administrative roles before?
Yes — roles in JKCA, IPL coaching/support staff, Bangladesh U-19 batting consultant, and BCCI sub-committee involvement.
5. Will his appointment change IPL governance?
Any BCCI president must work with IPL stakeholders; while the president influences policy, IPL governance is complex and shared among multiple actors. This will be a watch-area. (Analytical answer.)
6. How will Jammu & Kashmir benefit?
Greater visibility at the top could accelerate investment, infrastructure, and scouting in the region — though concrete changes depend on policy choices and budgets. (Analytical answer.)
Conclusion
Mithun Manhas’ probable elevation to the BCCI presidency is both symbolic and practical — symbolic because it recognizes domestic excellence without international caps, and practical because his coaching and administrative track record gives him tools to address long-standing domestic issues. The AGM on 28 September 2025 will make the final call; until then, stakeholders will be watching how a domestic stalwart shapes the next chapter of Indian cricket.
