How an unopposed new BCCI administration took shape around Mithun Manhas

New BCCI Administration Takes Shape

Mithun Manhas Selected Unopposed as President-Designate

Mithun Manhas, a former first-class cricketer, has been selected as the president-designate of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after a series of meetings in Ahmedabad. Manhas, 45, was chosen from a pool of five former players who qualified for the top post.

Unity Among BCCI Mandarins

The selection process has been marked by a rare show of unity among BCCI officials, with no contest for any post being recorded. The outgoing president, Roger Binny, is set to be replaced by Manhas, while Raghuram Bhat will take over as treasurer-elect.

Key Appointments

• Mithun Manhas: President-designate
• Raghuram Bhat: Treasurer-elect
• Devajit Saikia: Secretary
• Prabhtej Bhatia: Joint Secretary-elect
• Arun Singh Dhumal: IPL Chairman
• Jay Shah: ICC Chair
• Mamon Majumdar: IPL Governing Council Member

Interesting Facts

• The BCCI administration is set to be elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on Sunday.
• Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, has played a crucial role in forging this unity, along with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
• Delhi's Rohan Jaitley, son of former BCCI strongman Arun Jaitley, was considered for the post but was told to wait for his turn.
• The selection process has been marked by a lack of debate, with Manhas' appointment being seen as a straightforward decision.