- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
List Of BCCI Presidents (2000 To 2025) :The primary cricket governing body in India is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI has had several prominent leaders since 2000. Each president contributed a unique set of skills; some promoted domestic cricket, while others concentrated on infrastructure, international matches or modernisation. We can better understand how Indian cricket has changed in terms of professionalism, global reach, and administrative reforms by knowing who has led the BCCI over the years.
From Jagmohan Dalmiya, who restored India's reputation in international cricket, to Sourav Ganguly, who promoted transparency and increased the number of women's and franchise cricket matches, each term represents a unique period in Indian cricket history. Fans can see how the sport has developed, what issues have been resolved, and which leaders have been instrumental in making India a cricket powerhouse by examining a list of BCCI Presidents from 2000 to the present.
Mithun Manhas Becomes The New BCCI President (2025) — About Him
Mithun Manhas, new BCCI President (Image: Canva)
On 28 September 2025, Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the new President of BCCI, succeeding Roger Binny. Manhas is a former first-class cricketer from Delhi who captained his domestic side and later took up coaching roles. His background as a player and mentor brings a fresh perspective to the board. His leadership is expected to focus on strengthening grassroots cricket, improving opportunities for domestic players, and ensuring the BCCI maintains its strong global presence. His election reflects a shift towards bringing leaders with rich domestic cricket experience into the top administrative position.
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| President | Tenure | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| A. C. Muthiah | 1999–2001 | Managed match-fixing scandals, pushed for administrative discipline and credibility . |
| Jagmohan Dalmiya | 2001–2004 | Strengthened India’s influence at the ICC, brought financial expansion, promoted global cricket diplomacy . |
| Ranbir Singh Mahendra | 2004–2005 | Transitional phase, maintained governance amid factional politics . |
| Sharad Pawar | 2005–2008 | Oversaw 2007 T20 WC win, grew India's ICC voice, promoted limited-overs cricket . |
| Shashank Manohar | 2008–2011 | Introduced transparency, legal reforms, improved governance, later also ICC chairman . |
| N. Srinivasan | 2011–2013, 2013–14 | Expanded financial power, controversial tenure, faced conflict-of-interest and legal battles . |
| Jagmohan Dalmiya | 2013 (Interim), 2015 | Returned to stabilize administration in challenging period, health limited reforms . |
| Shivlal Yadav | 2014 (Interim) | Handled BCCI affairs during legal turmoil and court oversight . |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 2014 (Interim) | Restored faith during IPL spot-fixing scandal, supervised IPL-7 . |
| Shashank Manohar | 2015–2016 | Pushed governance reforms, advocated for Lodha recommendations . |
| Anurag Thakur | 2016–2017 | Tenure ended by Supreme Court for non-compliance with reforms, period of resistance to change . |
| C. K. Khanna | 2017–2019 (acting) | Transitional caretaker during BCCI restructuring, maintained operations . |
| Sourav Ganguly | 2019–2022 | Player-centric reforms, guided BCCI through COVID-19, managed IPL rescheduling and enhanced India's Test dominance . |
| Roger Binny | 2022–2025 | Emphasized player welfare, smooth organization for 2023 ODI World Cup, avoided controversies, focused on domestic cricket . |
| Rajeev Shukla | 2025 (Interim) | Oversaw presidential transition and BCCI election process . |
| Mithun Manhas | 2025–Present | Modern and player-friendly approach |
Source: Wikipedia
The journey of BCCI Presidents from 2000 to 2025 highlights how Indian cricket has grown into a global powerhouse. Each leader played a part in shaping the board, from financial reforms to grassroots development and international dominance.
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With Mithun Manhas now at the helm, the future looks promising for Indian cricket, especially after India’s recent Asia Cup 2025 victory, which added another golden chapter to the nation’s cricket history. The win reflects not only the team’s strength but also the steady vision and administration of the BCCI that continues to drive Indian cricket forward.