BCCI president Mithun Manhas stated that his role carries 'great responsibility' and described it as a legacy that 'must be carried forward'.
According to NDTV sources, no BCCI official will attend the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai.
Mithun Manhas' rapid ascension to the BCCI presidency is symbolic of the decision-makers' desire to keep the highest cricket administration post in the country firmly in the hands of cricketers.
Mithun Manhas has officially been appointed the new BCCI president, becoming only the third cricketer to take up the role.
Mithun Manhas, a former Chennai Super Kings batter, has been named the new BCCI president.
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is reportedly all set to become the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President.
Mithun Manhas, a veteran of 157 first-class games, is all set to become the 37th BCCI president and the surprise development has not only raised eyebrows but also left the cricket fraternity in the country in disbelief.
Along with Mithun Manhas, former Test cricketer Raghuram Bhatt filed for the position of treasurer.
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of BCCI president at the Board's headquarters in Mumbai ahead of the deadline later this afternoon.
Indian cricket fans were left stunned after a report emerged, stating that former Delhi batter Mithun Manhas is all set to become the next Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.