In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Gemini ManhasFormer Delhi captain and veteran batsman, Sunday, was unanimously elected as the chairman of the control board of Cricket for India (BCCI) during a board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai on Sunday, September 28, 2025. In the history of the board, with the 37th President, Manhas, Roger Binni and Binni, who includes Soriv Ganguly and Binni for Soriv Ganguly and Binni.
End of Gemini Manas
The unopposed height of the mangs is a new chapter for BCCI. Coming from Jammu and Kashmir, he has long been celebrated for his efforts in the development of grassroots cricket and his ability to bridge the regional representation with mainstream Indian cricket.
On the field, his career was decorated and consistent. In two decades, he played 157 first -class matches, scoring more than 9,700 runs, appearing in 55 IPL fixtures with 514 runs, and mostly, captained Delhi for the Ranaji Trophy title in 2008. Post-Retirement, Manhas worked as a leadership rolls, working as cricket, working as jams and cricket.
New office bearer: Experienced team on Helm
Along with Manhas, the BCCI announced its new office bearrs, all reflect a mixture of unopposed, continuity and fresh leadership. The lineup is as follows:
- chairman: Gemini Manhas
- Vice President: Rajiv Shukla (ensures administrative continuity retains its role)
- Secretary: Devjit Saikia (selected again for another term)
- Joint Secretary: Prabhatage Singh Bhatia (Former BCCI Treasurer)
- Treasurer: Raghuram Bhat
Additionally, Saurashtra’s Jaidev Shah joined the Top Council, while the Governing Council has been refreshed with the new leadership, indicating organizational reforms and is a forward -looking administrative approach.
Immediately after assuming the charge, Manhas underlined his ambitions:
“This is a full honor to be the chairman of the world’s best cricketing board. I assure India’s cricketing fraternity that I will dedicate my abilities, passion and vision for the development of sports at all levels.”
His agenda highlights investment in cricket, systematic talent scouting and broad regional engagement at the ground level. This approach is echoed with both state associations and fans, which are eager to see deep pipelines of talent across the country.
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What does the appointment of Manhas for Indian cricket mean?
With his dual background as an experienced cricketer and a proven administrator, the mango game represents a mixture of insight and organizational skills. His presidential post is expected to strengthen India’s domestic structure, modernize the outline of governance and maintain BCCI’s dominance on the global stage.
As the Indian Cricket Asia Cup, bilateral series and the ICC World Cup cycle goes to a packed calendar, the leadership of Manhas can prove to be important in balanced business success with the nutrition of the next generation players.
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