**Mithun Manhas Emerges as Front-Runner for BCCI President Post: Report**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 21, 2025, 07:51 AM*
Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as the leading candidate for the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to Cricbuzz, the final decision is expected to be announced on Sunday morning, just hours before the nomination deadline.
**Election Details and Nominations**
Manhas has been nominated by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) for the upcoming BCCI election and Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for September 28. Despite facing competition from notable contenders such as Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh, Manhas has solidified his position as a strong candidate.
Former Indian Test cricketer Raghuram Bhatt is also in the fray and is expected to arrive in Mumbai on Sunday to file his nomination.
**Strategic Discussions Ahead of the Polls**
A key meeting in New Delhi on Saturday saw the presence of BCCI office-bearers and former officials, who deliberated on potential office-bearers for the upcoming elections. A source close to the meeting revealed that there is a 90% chance of Manhas being chosen as the next BCCI president.
While Bhatt is likely to secure a spot on the apex council, Arun Dhumal is anticipated to continue his role as IPL chairman. The final round of discussions will take place Sunday morning, just before nominations close in the afternoon.
**Profile: Mithun Manhas**
Mithun Manhas, 45, boasts an impressive domestic cricket career spanning 18 years from 1998 to 2016. He played 157 first-class matches, amassing nearly 10,000 runs at an average of around 46. He captained Delhi to the prestigious Ranji Trophy title during the 2007-08 season.
Although Manhas never represented India at the international level, he was regarded as one of the most dependable players in domestic cricket. Off the field, he has gathered valuable administrative experience through his work with the JKCA and his participation in BCCI’s AGMs on behalf of his state.
As the countdown to the elections continues, Mithun Manhas appears poised to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of Indian cricket administration.
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