5 Former cricketers who went on to become board presidents

Tamim Iqbal has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). This marks a landmark moment in Bangladesh cricket, with Tamim bringing fresh energy and vigour to the administration.

Tamim enjoyed a distinguished playing career and also captained Bangladesh successfully. He led the team in 38 internationals, securing 21 wins and 15 losses, which gave him a win percentage of 55.26 and a loss percentage of 39.47.

As he prepares for his new innings outside the boundary rope, here is a look at five cricketers who went on to serve as presidents of their respective cricket boards after their playing careers ended.

1. Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly began his tenure as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on October 23, 2019. His appointment made him the first India captain in 65 years to take charge of the board. His tenure was marked by several developments, but the biggest controversy was the transition of captaincy from Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma across formats.

2. Ramiz Raja

Ramiz Raja, a member of Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup‑winning team, assumed the role of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on September 13, 2021. He was appointed for a three‑year term after being nominated directly by then prime minister and former captain Imran Khan.

Ramiz became the fourth Pakistan Test cricketer to serve as PCB chair, following Ijaz Butt, Javed Burki and Abdul Hafeez Kardar. He was the 30th person to hold the position, but his tenure ended on December 21, 2022.

3. Roger Binny

Roger Binny replaced Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president in October 2022. A member of India’s 1983 World Cup‑winning team, Binny later moved into coaching and famously guided the Mohammad Kaif‑led side to the ICC U19 World Cup title in 2000. He stepped down from his role as BCCI president in August 2025.

4. Mithun Manhas

Mithun Manhas became the 37th elected president of the BCCI on September 28, 2025, after being chosen unopposed at the board’s 94th annual general meeting. During his playing career, Manhas was a prolific run‑scorer for Delhi, amassing 9,714 runs in 157 first‑class matches at an average of 45.82, with 27 centuries and 49 fifties.

5. Tamim Iqbal

Tamim is the latest cricketer to step into board leadership. Determined to elevate Bangladesh cricket, he brings both experience and vision to the role. As a player, Tamim was a stylish left‑handed opener who scored 5,134 runs in 70 Tests at an average of 38.89, including 10 centuries and 31 fifties. In ODIs, he amassed 8,357 runs in 243 matches at an average of 36.65, with 14 centuries and 56 half‑centuries.