Mithun Manhas, the former Delhi captain, has been elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on September 28, 2025. This appointment was made at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai. Manhas, 45, succeeds Roger Binny, who stepped down after turning 70. He is the 37th president of the Board. Rajeev Shukla has been appointed as the Vice President, Devajit Saikia as Honorary Secretary, and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as Joint Secretary. Raghuram Bhat has been appointed as the BCCI treasurer.
Salary and Allowances
The BCCI president's position is not a salaried one. Instead of a fixed salary, the president receives allowances and benefits to cover official expenses. Mithun Manhas will receive a daily allowance of approximately $1,000 (around ₹84,000 or ₹89,000) during overseas tours. For attending domestic meetings, he can earn between ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 per day. He would be paid Rs 30,000 per day for any work-related travel within India.
Perks and Benefits
The BCCI also provides several perks and benefits to its president:
- Travel: Business-class or first-class air travel for official duties.
- Accommodation: Stays in five-star hotels during travel.
- Expenses: Coverage of all travel and operational expenses related to his role.
Background of Mithun Manhas
Mithun Manhas, born on October 12, 1979, has had an extensive career in domestic cricket. He captained Delhi during key seasons and also led Delhi to the Ranji Trophy title in 2007-08. He has played 157 First-Class, 130 List A, and 91 T20 matches. Manhas has also been involved with the IPL, playing for Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, and Chennai Super Kings. He has also worked as a coach with the Gujarat Titans. Manhas also worked as Director of Cricket for the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.
Other Key Appointments
Along with Mithun Manhas's appointment, other significant positions have also been filled:
- Vice President: Rajeev Shukla
- Honorary Secretary: Devajit Saikia
- Joint Secretary: Prabhtej Singh Bhatia
- Treasurer: Raghuram Bhat
- IPL Chairman: Arun Singh Dhumal
- Chairperson of the women's selection panel: Amita Sharma
Significance of the Appointment
Mithun Manhas is the first individual from Jammu and Kashmir to take on the role of BCCI president. He is also the third consecutive former cricketer to become BCCI president, after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny. Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed the appointment, emphasizing Manhas's roots in Jammu & Kashmir. Former India player Harbhajan Singh considers Manhas' appointment as a good decision, as his experience as a cricketer will be beneficial to the cricket body.
