BCCI President Mithun Manhas Receives Hero’s Welcome in Jammu Amid Jubilant Celebrations
JAMMU, Oct 4: The City of Temples turned into a sea of celebration today as Mithun Manhas, the illustrious son of Jammu and newly elected President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), received a grand and emotional homecoming on his first visit to his hometown after assuming the top post on September 28, 2025. His elevation, a historic milestone not just for Jammu and Kashmir but for Indian cricket has sparked immense pride and joy among the people of the region.
Excitement filled the air as hundreds of supporters, members of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), budding cricketers, and enthusiastic fans thronged Jammu Airport to welcome the cricketing stalwart. Loud cheers, chants, and showers of flower petals greeted Manhas as he stepped out, adorned with garlands and bouquets. The festive mood continued as a long cavalcade of vehicles, decked with JKCA flags, accompanied him from the airport to the JKCA Headquarters at the iconic Hostel Ground.
The celebrations also carried a touch of nostalgia as Manhas visited his alma mater, GGM Science College, where faculty members, students, and well-wishers lined up to felicitate him. They hailed his rise to the highest administrative position in Indian cricket as a matter of immense regional pride and a powerful inspiration for aspiring cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir.
A formal felicitation ceremony was held at the JKCA Hostel Ground, where Brig Anil Gupta, Member Administration JKCA, and Senior Advocate Sunil Sethi, Member Legal Affairs JKCA, extended a ceremonial welcome to the new BCCI President. Brig Gupta described the occasion as “a historic and proud moment for Jammu, Kashmir, and the entire nation,” lauding Manhas for his unwavering dedication, vision, and leadership. “His journey from the playing field to the pinnacle of Indian cricket administration is an inspiration for countless youngsters,” he said.
Sunil Sethi echoed similar sentiments, calling Manhas’s leadership “a new dawn for Indian cricket, one that will be shaped by integrity, inclusiveness, and progressive vision.” He emphasized that Manhas’s elevation marks a transformative chapter not only for the BCCI but also for regions like Jammu and Kashmir, which are now poised to play a greater role in India’s cricketing future.
Visibly moved by the overwhelming affection and support, Manhas expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Jammu. “This love and trust mean the world to me,” he said. “I am committed to building a stronger, more inclusive cricketing ecosystem across the country, with a special focus on nurturing young talent in Jammu and Kashmir. My mission is to ensure that every aspiring cricketer, no matter where they come from, has the opportunity to fulfil their dreams.”
The homecoming of Mithun Manhas was more than just a celebratory event, it was a historic moment that symbolized the rise of Jammu and Kashmir on the national cricketing stage. His elevation to the BCCI presidency is being hailed as a turning point that could open new pathways for sports development in the region, inspire future generations, and bring Jammu and Kashmir closer to the heart of Indian cricket’s evolving narrative.
