New Delhi: The BCCI is soon set to be headed by a new face. Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas could become the new BCCI president. Currently, Rajiv Shukla has been appointed acting president, but the election of new office bearers is expected soon. Elections for the new BCCI officials are scheduled for September 28, 2025.
Everyone will gather in Mumbai for this. Sources indicate that Mithun Manhas is unlikely to face any challenge. He could be elected president unopposed. Manhas will attend the AGM on September 28 as a representative of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. Harbhajan Singh from Punjab and former spinner Raghuram Bhat from Karnataka are also expected to participate.
Rajiv Shukla to be given this responsibility
According to BCCI sources, Rajiv Shukla may be re-elected as vice president. Furthermore, Devjit Saikia is expected to continue as secretary. In fact, when Roger Binny’s term ended, Rajiv Shukla was appointed BCCI President. Current Treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia will be promoted and will also become Joint Secretary.
Raghuram Bhatt could be appointed Treasurer. Arun Dhumal could be reappointed IPL Chairman. Roger Binny’s three-year term as BCCI President ended in August. He resigned upon reaching the age of 70. However, the National Sports Bill sets this age limit at 75.
Mithun Manhas, a veteran domestic player
Mithun Manhas, whose name is being considered for the new BCCI President, has made a distinct mark in domestic cricket. His domestic career began in Delhi and ended in Jammu and Kashmir.
In his career, he played 157 first-class matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of around 47. This includes 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries. He was a right-handed batsman and was sometimes seen bowling off-spin.