Mithun Manhas, a former IPL player, has filed his nomination for the BCCI president's post and is expected to be elected unopposed. This makes him the first uncapped cricketer to lead the BCCI. Manhas has extensive experience in cricket administration and coaching, having worked with IPL teams like Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Titans, as well as serving on the BCCI sub-committee for the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association.