Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Arun Singh Dhumal
18/09/2026
The BCCI re-elected Arun Singh Dhumal to the IPL Governing Council at its 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. He was returned unopposed after his nomination was cleared earlier in September, extending his role in IPL administration.
18/05/2026
Arun Singh Dhumal said the IPL could consider adding a second league window if a viable calendar gap exists. He emphasized that any expansion must preserve the league's quality and global appeal while balancing commercial growth with the integrity of the sport.
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Bio/Wiki
| Arun Singh Dhumal is an Indian businessman and cricket administrator. | |
| He is the younger brother of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the son of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal. | |
| In 2022, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and later became the Chairman of the Women's Premier League (WPL). | |
| He served as the Treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2022, during which the BCCI's treasury reportedly increased by Rs 6000 crore. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Business Administration (implied by directorship roles and business career) |
Personal Life
| Caste | Rajput |
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| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Note | He often posts about BJP on his social media posts. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/05/2003 |
Family
| Father | Prem Kumar Dhumal (politician) |
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| Mother | Sheela Devi (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Anurag Thakur (politician) |
| Spouse | Vasudha Thakur |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Arun Singh Dhumal is an Indian businessman and the younger brother of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. | |
| 2. In 2022, he became the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL). | |
| 3. Arun initially pursued a career in business, holding various directorship roles in different companies. | |
| 4. In 2013, Arun gained recognition for questioning Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's income increase. | |
| 5. He assumed the role of treasurer at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2019. | |
| 6. During his tenure, reports indicate that the BCCI's treasury increased by Rs 6000 crore from 2019 to 2022. | |
| 7. Arun was named chairman of the IPL in 2022 and was previously offered the position when Sourav Ganguly declined. | |
| 8. He mentioned that if Sourav Ganguly had accepted the chairmanship, he would have been fine with stepping aside. | |
| 9. He is the son of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal. | |
| 10. He previously served as the head of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association. | |
| 11. On 1 October 2002, he was appointed as the director of Sant Valves Private Limited, Jalandhar. | |
| 12. In 2014, he became the director of Jaiaditya Holdings Private Limited, Jalandhar. | |
| 13. In 2012, he became the director of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association. | |
| 14. In 2013, Arun and his brother Anurag were accused of illegally occupying land purchased from a Dalit man named Premu, with allegations of forging documents in violation of a 20-year sale restriction. |
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