Ex-IPL star and a former domestic stalwart, Mithun Manhas, is on track to become the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). If elected on September 28, the 45-year-old will be the first uncapped cricketer and the first from Jammu & Kashmir to head the powerful cricket board.
Reports suggest he will be chosen unopposed, following dramatic late-night meetings between BCCI administrators. His rise has taken many by surprise, especially as names like Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were also in the fray.
Who is Mithun Manhas?
Mithun Manhas started his cricket journey in the 1997–98 season for Delhi. Even though he scored a lot of runs in domestic cricket, he was never allowed to play for India internationally. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman dominated the game at the time they played.
In Delhi’s dressing room, though, Mithun Manhas became a leader. He captained the side for many years and was known for his calm approach. During his captaincy, a young Virat Kohli played under him. His finest season came in 2007–08 when he scored 921 runs at an average of 57.56, helping Delhi win the Ranji Trophy.
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Born in Jammu, Mithun Manhas moved to Delhi early in his career to pursue better cricket opportunities. In 2015, he returned to represent his home state, Jammu and Kashmir.
Mithun Manhas Net Worth
Mithun Manhas’s projected net worth is approximately ₹10-15 crore (≈ US$1.2–1.8 million), accumulated through his IPL career, domestic cricket, and coaching or administrative roles. Over 7 IPL seasons with the Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, and CSK, he earned approximately ₹1.86 crore (≈ US$230,000).
Mithun Manhas is married to Divya Manhas, who has been a constant support throughout his cricket and administrative career.
Domestic & IPL Career
Mithun Manhas was a consistent performer in Indian domestic cricket. He scored 9714 runs, including 27 hundreds, in 157 first-class games. He established himself a one of the most dependable middle-order batsmen of his era with 8554 runs in the Ranji Trophy alone. He also played 130 List A games, scoring 4126 runs, and 91 T20 matches, adding 1170 runs to his name.
His IPL career began in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Later, in 2014, he played for MS Dhoni’s CSK and Pune Warriors India. he played in 55 games and scored 514 runs across seven IPL seasons.
Coaching & Administrative Journey
After retiring, Manhas moved into coaching. He served as the assistant coach for Punjab Kings and later worked with the Bangladesh Under-19 team as a batting consultant. He returned to the IPL as part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s support staff and, more recently, was the assistant coach of the Gujarat Titans.
Off the field, he gained valuable administrative experience as director of cricket operations for the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), working under a BCCI-appointed ad-hoc committee.
From Uncapped Player to BCCI President
What makes Mithun Manhas’ rise special is his journey. Unlike his predecessors, he never played for India, but his impact on domestic cricket and his leadership qualities have earned him respect.
His story is one of persistence, despite not wearing the India jersey, he shaped young players, guided future stars like Virat Kohli, and kept domestic cricket strong. Now, he is set to take on one of the most influential roles in world cricket.
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With this move, BCCI also signals a new direction — recognizing cricketers beyond international stardom. Manhas’s election could inspire many domestic players who dream big despite missing the India cap.
What’s next?
The BCCI elections are scheduled for September 28, 2025. If confirmed, Manhas will succeed Roger Binny. The new BCCI office bearers will also include Rajeev Shukla (Vice President), Devajit Saikia (Secretary), Raghuram Bhat (Treasurer), and Arun Dhumal (IPL Chairman).
As Manhas steps into this powerful role, Indian cricket enters a fresh chapter led by a cricketer who knows the grind of domestic cricket more than anyone else.
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