Amid the ongoing speculations over the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner. After an Apex Council Meeting decided to conclude the Presidential elections of the BCCI, former Delhi cricketer is being tipped to be the next head of the Indian cricket board, succeeding Roger Binny.
On Sunday, September 21, Mithun Manhas grabbed headlines as he has emerged as the front-runner to take the position. Following a meeting between the key decision-makers in Indian cricket, held on Saturday, September 20, Manhas is set to file his nomination for the role. If the sources close to the developments are to be believed, Manhas is expected to be elected unopposed , thus
following the footsteps of Roger Binny and former cricketer and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.
Who is Mithun Manhas?
Speaking of Mithun Manhas, the 45-year-old was born in Jammu on October 12, 1979. Known as a utility player, who served in the role of an all-rounder, Mithun Manhas is known as a stalwart of Indian domestic circuit. Manhas has also served as the captain of Delhi in the domestic circuit and has played with veterans like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni during his playing days.
During an 18-year first-class career, Manhas played a total of 157 matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of just under 46, hitting 27 centuries and 49 fifties. Manhas' best season came in 2007-08 when he captained Delhi to the Ranji Trophy title and ended a long championship drought for his side.
Here is all you need to know about Mithun Manhas:
Age: 45 years
Date of Birth: 12 October 1979
Role: All-rounder
Batting Style: Right-handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right arm Offbreak
Teams: India A, India B, India Green, India Under 19s, Indian Board President’s XI, Delhi, Delhi Under-19s, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors
Debut:
List A: 1997-98
T20: Delhi vs Himachal in Delhi - April 3, 2007
