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Legacy that must be carried forward, ready for it: Mithun Manhas on BCCI presidency
The Statesman Kolkata
|November 10, 2025
BCCI president Mithun Manhas stated that his role carries 'great responsibility' and described it as a legacy that 'must be carried forward'.
Manhas was elected as the board’s chair at the Annual General Meeting held at the board's headquarters in Mumbai on 28 September.
Manhas acknowledged that the role assigned to him is a big responsibility, saying, “The role of BCCI President comes with a great responsibility - it is a legacy that must be carried forward. We are ready for it; our team is capable, and we will strive to continue the good work so that not only the women’s team but also the men’s team reaches even greater heights and Indian cricket continues to rise.”
This story is from the November 10, 2025 edition of The Statesman Kolkata.
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