India, Sept. 28 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been officially appointed as the new BCCI president.

The Jammu and Kashmir-born cricketer has also played for several Indian Premier League franchise in his career.

According to media reports, Mithun, who is the third consecutive cricketer to hold the post, was elected unopposed.

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His appointment was confirmed following the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on Sunday.

He will now step into the shoes of 1983 World Cup hero Roger Binny.

Apart from Mithun's appointment, Rajeev Shukla was named the vice-president of the board.

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