Former Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Mithun Manhas has been elected as the 37th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, marking a significant moment in his post-playing career and a new chapter for the country’s cricket administration. Manhas, who enjoyed a distinguished domestic career and later served in coaching and mentoring roles, secured the position after garnering strong support within the board, reflecting confidence in his ability to balance cricketing insight with administrative demands. His elevation comes at a time when Indian cricket faces key challenges, including managing player workloads, navigating the packed international calendar, fostering the growth of women’s cricket, and strengthening grassroots development across states. Having been respected as a calm leader on the field, Manhas is expected to bring the same steady approach to the BCCI’s decision-making, with a focus on bridging the gap between players and administrators. His election has been welcomed by many as a step toward bringing more cricketing voices into the game’s governance, as he becomes the latest former player to ascend to one of the most powerful roles in world cricket administration.