Jammu, Sept 29: A wave of pride and jubilation swept through Bhalessa, the ancestral village of Mithun Manhas in Jammu and Kashmir, after the former Indian cricketer was officially appointed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 45-year-old succeeded Roger Binny, who stepped down last month upon attaining the age limit of 70.

Locals in Bhalessa described the day as historic, calling Manhas’ rise to the top cricketing body a shining example of perseverance and hard work. Villagers celebrated with traditional sweets and gatherings, hailing the appointment as a source of inspiration for youth across the region.

Sadaket Malik, President of the Bhalessa Heritage Centre, expressed immense pride on behalf of the community. “Mithun Manhas’ appointment is

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