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NEW DELHI<\/strong> \u2013 In a significant development, former Delhi captain and domestic cricket stalwart Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner to be elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This marks a historic moment, as he is poised to become the first-ever uncapped cricketer to lead the world’s most powerful cricket body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW DELHI \u2013 In a significant development, former Delhi captain and domestic cricket stalwart Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner to be elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This marks a historic moment, as he is poised to become the first-ever uncapped cricketer to lead…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n
The announcement comes after a series of high-level meetings among key BCCI administrators and decision-makers in New Delhi. The deadline for filing nominations for the presidential post closes on Sunday, with the elections scheduled to take place at the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 28. However, sources indicate that the election is likely to be unopposed, a trend that has been consistent since the 2019 amendment to the BCCI constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manhas, a seasoned veteran of Indian domestic cricket, brings a unique blend of on-field and administrative experience to the role. A dependable middle-order batsman, he made his first-class debut in the 1997-98 season and went on to have a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades. He famously led Delhi to a Ranji Trophy title in the 2007-08 season, ending a 16-year drought for the team. His career stats are impressive, with 9,714 runs at an average of 45.82 from 157 first-class matches, including 27 centuries and 49 half-centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to his playing career, Manhas has held administrative roles with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) and has been a part of the BCCI’s AGMs, giving him valuable insight into the functioning of the board. His appointment follows the recent trend of the BCCI preferring former cricketers for the top post, with Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny being the last two presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This decision is seen as a strategic move to ensure a leader with a deep understanding of the sport’s domestic intricacies and administrative requirements. While Manhas never played for the Indian national team, his reputation as a domestic giant and his experience in cricket administration make him a compelling choice to lead Indian cricket into its next phase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"