Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) termed it a historic milestone as son of the soil, Mithun Manhas, is all set to become President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), effective from Sunday.
An official communique issued by the J&K Cricket Association, stated that this monumental achievement has filled the people of Jammu and Kashmir with immense pride, marking a significant moment for the region’s sporting legacy.
Manhas, a young and dynamic sports personality has an illustrious career adorned with numerous records and firsts. Under his visionary leadership, JKCA has scaled new heights, elevating the standard of cricket in the region.
His efforts have not only enhanced J&K’s reputation in the cricketing world but also provided a platform for aspiring cricketers from the region to shine on national and international stages.
However, it read that the joyous occasion was briefly overshadowed by a frivolous writ petition filed in the Jammu Wing of J&K & Ladakh High Court by Sudershan Mehta and a few disgruntled individuals seeking to stay Manhas’ election on baseless and presumptuous grounds.
The Court, in its wisdom, dismissed the petition, questioning Mehta’s locus standi as well as the territorial jurisdiction of the Court to entertain the writ.
The dismissal of this baseless petition reaffirms the unwavering support for Manhas and his transformative contributions to cricket in J&K and beyond, it read and said, "the people of Jammu and Kashmir stand united in celebrating this proud moment, undeterred by the actions of a few pessimists."
JKCA extends congratulations to Mithun Manhas on his well-deserved appointment as BCCI President and wishes him success in leading Indian cricket to greater heights.
Senior Advocates Rahul Pant and Sunil Sethi assisted by Advocate Rajat Gupta argued the case on behalf of BCCI and JKCA before the Court of Justice Sanjay Dhar.
Advocate Arif Sikander represented Mithun Manhas.
