Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been selected as the new chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI New President 2025). After Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny, Mithun will be the third consecutive cricketer who will take over as the new president of the board. This decision was taken on Sunday, 28 September in the BCCI’s annual general meeting (BCCI AGM 2025). Where did Mithun Manhas work earlier, how was his cricket career. Know everything about them here.

Who is Mithun Manhas?

Mithun Manhas was born on 12 October 1979 in Bhalesa, Jammu and Kashmir. He achieved a lot of success in Indian domestic cricket. However, he could never debut for Team India in international cricket. Mithun was a right-handed batsman in his cricket career and also used to bowl off-spin when needed. His talents do not end here, because he also used to do wicketkeeping.

27 centuries, 49 fifty, such a cricket career was

Mithun Manhas played 157 matches in the first-class career, which lasted more than 18 years, in which he scored 9,714 runs at an average of around 46. He also scored 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries in his first-class career. In the 2007-08 season, he made Delhi the winner of the Ranji Trophy under his captaincy. Mithun scored 921 runs in that season.

BCCI’s newly appointed Gemini Manhas played for 3 teams in the IPL. He also represented Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. At the same time, he played for the team of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket.

Trying his hand in coaching too

Mithun Manhas said goodbye to his cricket career in the year 2017. He has also worked in the posts of coaches in Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), RCB and Gujarat Titans. Apart from this, he was also the batting advisor of Bangladesh’s Under-19 team for about 2 years. Apart from this, Mithun has worked in the post of Director of Cricket in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.

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Former cricketers Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh have joined the selection committee of the men’s national team. During the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (AGM), it was also decided that no under-16 players could play the IPL until they have represented their kingdom in the Ranji Trophy for at least one match. Mithun Manhas has been elected unopposed BCCI President along with other officials.

Amita Sharma of Delhi has been appointed as the chairman of the Women’s Selection Committee, while Sulakshana Naik of Mumbai and Shravanti Naidu of Hyderabad will also join it. The Mahila Samiti also includes Shyama Dey and Jaya Sharma. Meanwhile, S. Sharat has been appointed as the chairman of the junior selection panel. Sharat was part of the senior panel from 2023.

Member of BCCI Men’s National Team Selection Committee

• Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson)
• Shiva Sundar Das
• Ajay Ratra
• RP Singh
• Pragyan Ojha

RP Singh’s cricket career

Former fast bowler Rudra Pratap Singh played cricket for India for many years in all three formats. He played 14 Tests, 58 ODIs and 10 T20 International matches for Team India. In this, his names were 40, 69 and 15 wickets respectively. He was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team.

Apart from this, he played 94 First Class, List A 136 and 132 T20 matches. RP Singh, 39, played his last international match in 2011. He is currently seen in the commentary. And now we will play an important role in the selection of Team India.

Pragyan Ojha Cricket Career

Pragyan Ojha has also played cricket in all three formats for India. He made his international debut in 2008 and played the last international match in 2013. Spin bowler Ojha took 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20 wickets for India respectively. Ojha took 424 wickets in 108 first class matches. Apart from this, he took 123 wickets in 103 matches of List A and 156 wickets in 143 T20 matches.

The rules of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) say that no person can hold the post of president after the age of 70 years. For this reason, Roger Binny has had to leave the post of president, he had been on it since 2022. Now the question is, who will be the new president? For this, the name of former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was coming out, that he can be elected new BCCI President. Now Sachin Tendulkar’s SRT Sports Management has given clarification on this viral claim.

SRT Sports Management Private Limited clearly said in its statement: We get to know about the reports and rumors that are being claimed that Sachin Tendulkar may be the next BCCI President. We want to make it clear that nothing like this has happened. We want to urge everyone not to believe in baseless speculation at all. “

This statement comes at a time when elections are going to be held in BCCI on 28 September. This will be the same day when the final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played. In this election, many big posts including president are to be appointed, one of which is also of the Indian Premier League Chairman.

2 posts will be in discussion especially in elections. The first BCCI President, which is vacated by 70 -year -old Roger Binny. At the same time, Arun Singh Dhumal is also going to go on a cool-off period after being in 6 years administration. There will be a new appointment on these 2 posts, while Devjit Saikia can remain in the post of BCCI Secretary. Apart from him, the post of Joint Secretary can remain with Rohan Gansa Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia can remain in the post of treasurer.

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There is an atmosphere of uproar in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A new appointment can be done on many posts, but the most discussed is the post of President. In fact, according to the rules, Roger Binny will have to leave the post of President of BCCI due to the age of 70 years. According to a report by Dainik Jagran, a veteran cricketer can be made the new president of BCCI, but nothing has been clear yet. Look at those 3 names here, which can become the new BCCI president.

In the year 2022, Roger Binny was appointed as the 40th President of BCCI. Prior to that, Sourav Ganguly was holding the post of president from 2019-2022. Now the question is who will become the 41st President of BCCI.

1. Rajiv Shukla

Rajiv Shukla has many years of experience in cricket administration. He was the chairman of the IPL in 2015, and has been holding the post of Vice President of BCCI since December 2020. His cricket administration and a lot of experience in politics is making him one of the biggest contenders for the post of BCCI President.

2. Rakesh Tiwari

Rakesh Tiwari, president of Bihar Cricket Association and senior BJP leader, is also being seen as a BCCI President’s contender. Rakesh Tiwari has been seated in the post of President of Bihar Cricket Association since 2019. He too has a lot of experience in politics and cricket administration.

3. Sanjay Naik

Sanjay Naik currently sits as Vice President in Maharashtra Cricket Association. His work is highly appreciated at the state level. His background and experience in cricket administration is strengthening the possibilities of his BCCI president.

India’s first match in the Asia Cup 2025 is on September 10 with the UAE, which is now less than 2 weeks to start. Meanwhile, a big news has come. According to the report, Rajiv Shukla has been made the acting president of BCCI. Roger Binny may soon officially announce his resignation from his post.

According to reports, on August 27, a meeting of BCCI officials was held under the leadership of Rajiv Shukla. During this time, there was a discussion on ending the agreement with Dream 11 as the title sponsor of the Indian team and finding a new agreement. Let us know that Roger Binny took over this post after Saurabh Ganguly stepped away from the post of president in 2022. He is over 70 years old, due to which he can announce his resignation from his post soon.

About Rajiv Shukla

Rajiv Shukla was born on 13 September 1959. He is currently 66 years old. He was the first journalist who later entered politics and then made a special place in Indian cricket. He was appointed IPL chairman in 2015. On December 18, 2020, he was made the Vice President of BCCI. He is currently one of the Rajya Sabha MPs from Chhattisgarh.

What is the rule?

According to the BCCI rule, any official has to step down after the age of 70 years. On 19 July 1955, Roger Binny is 70 years old, in such a situation, he is unqualified to continue the post of president. According to reports, Rajiv Shukla will work as acting president till the new president is elected.

Let us know that BCCI Lodha runs on the constitution formed after the Supreme Court’s decision on the recommendations of the committee. According to which the maximum age of BCCI officials to remain in the post of 70 years is 70 years. Roger Binny is part of the 1983 World Cup winning team. He has played 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India, in which he has 47 and 77 wickets respectively.

Hard to find new title sponsor before Asia Cup

The BCCI is currently looking for the new title sponsor of the Indian cricket team, as the agreement of BCCI and Dream 11 after the online gaming law has ended ahead of time. The Asia Cup will start from 9 September, before that it seems difficult to deal with the new title sponsor. The BCCI may release advertisements for new title sponsors in a few days.