Mithun Manhas gets elected as BCCI president, first person from Jammu and Kashmir to hold the position

Mithun Manhas has been elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is the first person from Jammu and Kashmir to hold this position. His appointment comes after Roger Binny's resignation.

“A momentous occasion to celebrate! Mithun Manhas has been officially declared as the new President of the ‘Board of Control for Cricket in India’ BCCI, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh posted on Twitter (now X).

“What a providential Sunday for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu & Kashmir, which incidentally also happens to be my own home district,” he wrote.

“Within a gap of few hours, first a daughter of Kishtwar, Sheetal, shines out as World Champion and soon thereafter a son of Bhaderwah, Mithun stands atop,” Dr Jitendra Singh added.

(This is a developing story. Check back for more details.)