Published: 27 September 2025ESPNcricinfoGeneral
Mithun Manhas Elected Unopposed as 37th BCCI President — First From J&K
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at its 94th Annual General Meeting on September 28, 2025. He succeeds Roger Binny, who stepped down after turning 70.
Manhas, born on October 12, 1979, becomes the first BCCI president who has never played an international match for India, and also the first person from Jammu & Kashmir to hold the post. He represented Delhi in domestic cricket and served as a cricket administrator before his elevation. The AGM also saw key committee appointments including changes to the selection committee and Women's Premier League (WPL) governance.
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Q: Discuss the significance of Mithun Manhas's unopposed election as the 37th BCCI President at the 94th Annual General Meeting on 28 September 2025. (24 words)
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Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas, born 12 October 1979, was elected unopposed as 37th BCCI President at the 94th Annual General Meeting on 28 September 2025, succeeding Roger Binny. He becomes the first from Jammu and Kashmir and first BCCI President without international playing experience, alongside committee reshuffles covering WPL governance.
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Who was elected as the 37th President of the BCCI in September 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CFormer Delhi captain Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th BCCI President at its 94th AGM on September 28, 2025. He is the first BCCI president from Jammu & Kashmir.
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Who is Mithun Manhas and how was he elected BCCI President?
**Mithun Manhas**, former Delhi Ranji Trophy captain, was elected **unopposed as the 37th BCCI President** in September 2025. He is the **first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir** to head the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
What is Mithun Manhas's cricket background?
**Mithun Manhas** is a former first-class cricketer who captained **Delhi in the Ranji Trophy**. After retiring from playing, he became active in cricket administration in the **Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association**, eventually rising to BCCI President.
Which BCCI presidency number is Mithun Manhas?
**Mithun Manhas** is the **37th President of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)**, elected unopposed in September 2025. He succeeded the previous BCCI president as per the rotation and eligibility cycle under BCCI's constitution.
What is significant about Mithun Manhas becoming BCCI president?
**Mithun Manhas** becoming BCCI president is historic as he is the **first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir** to hold the position. His election was unopposed, reflecting consensus within BCCI's voting members from state cricket associations.
Who did Mithun Manhas succeed as BCCI president?
**Mithun Manhas** was elected as the **37th BCCI President** in September 2025. His election was part of BCCI's regular governance cycle following eligibility criteria set under the **Lodha Committee reforms** and BCCI constitution.
