Overview
- An official nomination list names Mithun Manhas as the only contender for BCCI president, pointing to an unopposed election.
- The selection followed late-night discussions and legal vetting to satisfy the constitution’s requirement that a former player hold the post.
- Board secretary Devajit Saikia played an influential role in shortlisting Manhas, according to multiple reports.
- Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were in contention earlier but have withdrawn, leaving a consensus slate for the 28 September AGM.
- Manhas would be the first Jammu & Kashmir-born and first uncapped cricketer to lead the board, having served JKCA as director of cricket operations and as its AGM representative.