On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Mithun Manhas, a former captain of Delhi, was elected as the new president of the BCCI. Manhas was elected at the annual general meeting of the BCCI, which took place in Mumbai. The consensus choice came after an informal meeting of the Board's top executives in New Delhi earlier this month. The former all-rounder played in 157 First-Class, 130 List A, and 55 IPL matches.
Roger Binny stepped down last month after turning 70, and Manhas became the 37th president of the Board. Manhas has an outstanding 9,714 first-class runs, including 27 hundreds, and 4126 runs in List A games.
Mithun Manhas is also the first uncapped player to become BCCI president.
Who Can Become BCCI President?
To be eligible, a candidate must meet some basic conditions:
Firstly, the person must be an active member of a state cricket association.
Secondly, they cannot hold an office in any other sports body to avoid conflicts of interest.
Thirdly, they should not have any criminal background or have violated BCCI’s constitution.
The procedure starts with nominations. Each state association can nominate one candidate for president. Along with the nomination, the BCCI's Electoral Officer receives documentation about the candidate's background and proof of eligibility.
All nominations are then thoroughly examined throughout a scrutiny procedure. If the candidate passes the standards, their name gets added to the final list. If only one candidate is cleared, there is no voting, and the nominee is declared president immediately. An election, on the other hand, is held when there are multiple candidates.
When elections are required, they are conducted using a secret ballot. This means that each representative from the state cricket associations casts one confidential vote. The winner of the majority vote is elected President. The entire procedure is overseen by an Electoral Officer to ensure fairness and transparency. Importantly, the outgoing president has the right to vote because they chair the AGM, which is where elections are held.
The role of BCCI President is rotated among India's five cricketing zones to provide regional balance. Furthermore, one person may retain the position for a maximum of three years.
