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As Mithun Manhas prepares to take charge as the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stories from Delhi's cricketing circles highlight why he is considered both 'bright' and 'street smart.' Known for being in the right place at the right time and saying the right things, Manhas has built a reputation as a shrewd leader on and off the field.

Recalling one of the most emotional moments in Delhi cricket, a former cricketer shared how Manhas handled Virat Kohli's personal tragedy in 2006. During a Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, Kohli's father passed away overnight. As Delhi captain, Manhas told ...