Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has taken up the position of CAB President from his brother Snehasish Ganguly. After taking over his new role, which he previously held until 2019, he has responded to speculations of him becoming the next BCCI President, replacing Roger Binny.
Managerial roles across several cricket boards have been witnessing several changes. The Cricket Association of Bengal recently concluded its Annual General Meeting and has appointed its officials for the upcoming years.
On the other hand, the BCCI is all set to appoint a new President who will replace Roger Binny, the former President. Binny was removed from his role as per the rules of the BCCI after he surpassed the age limit of 70.
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Sourav Ganguly becomes the unopposed President of the CAB
The CAB elections are scheduled to be held on the 22nd of September, when the Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place. However, Sourav Ganguly’s return as the CAB President was confirmed after filing his nomination, since no other nominations were filed for the post.
“I would like to thank everyone for their support. At CAB, there is no opposition, everyone is a part of this Association. We will all work together to take CAB & Bengal cricket ahead,” he said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
He was elected unopposed and will be taking up the role, replacing his elder brother, Snehasish Ganguly, who has held the position since 2019, when Sourav left the position to take up the role of BCCI President.
“There are important events coming up at – Eden Gardens – India‘s Test match against South Africa, T20 World Cup, Bengal Pro T20 League. I will try and do my best,” Ganguly said after being elected.
“Don’t assume anything,” Sourav Ganguly said on his return as the BCCI President
On the other hand, the Cricket Association of Bengal has sent the requisition of Sourav Ganguly as their representative in the upcoming Annual General Meeting, which is also destined to select their President.
The BCCI Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on 26th September, and there have been speculations that Ganguly, who was previously seen in the role from 2019 to 2022, might be reprising his role.
“Don’t assume anything,” Sourav Ganguly curtly told the media in Kolkata on Sunday (September 14) when asked about his chances of returning as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Sourav Ganguly shares his views on others in the CAB management
The unopposed panel that filed nominations and was selected alongside Ganguly comprised Nitish Ranjan Dutta (vice-president), Sanjay Das (Treasurer), Bablu Koley (secretary), and Madan Mohan Ghosh (joint secretary).
Speaking about his team, Ganguly said, “Bablu Koley is very experienced. It’s important to have someone with his experience and knowledge. Nitish Ranjan Dutta, Madan Mohan Ghosh and Sanjay Das are also experienced and have been in this field for a long time. All their experience will be immensely helpful for Bengal cricket.”
