Several IPL franchises also took to X to open up on the tragic incident and extend condolences to the victims.
Notably, Mithun Manhas is Virender Sehwag’s long time friend and both have played with each other in the initial days of their professional career.
Harbhajan, who played domestic cricket with Mithun, hopes that the Jammu-born former cricketer will fill the gaps in the Indian cricketing system.
The 45-year-old, who has been reportedly elected unopposed, will succeed former Indian cricketer and President Roger Binny, who ended his tenure after turning 70 years in July 2025.
The former cricketer from Jammu has filed the nomination and could be seen taking chair as the new BCCI President.
Mithun Manhas has shared the dressing room with the likes of Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, and Ashish Nehra, among others.
Speaking of the 45-year-old, Manhas served in the role of an all-rounder, batting right-handed in the middle order and providing additional bowling options with his offbreak.
Following a meeting between the key decision-makers in Indian cricket, held on Saturday, September 20, Manhas is set to file his nomination for the role.