Mithun Manhas becomes new BCCI President, replaces Roger Binny7Photo© hindustantimes.com

Mithun Manhas becomes new BCCI President, replaces Roger Binny

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Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas was officially appointed president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday in Mumbai. His appointment took place at the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM), and he was elected unopposed. He is the 37th BCCI president, succeeding Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Newly-elected BCCI President Mithun Manhas, center, and Treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, right, arrive for the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM).(PTI)

Rajeev Shukla has been appointed vice president, Devajit Saikia was elected honorary secretary, and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia took the joint secretary role.