Sourav Ganguly after Nomination File Election Cricket Association of Bengal.

Thankful to everyone for the support: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian Cricketer and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly with CAB President Snehasish Ganguly, Sourav Ganguly after Nomination File Election Cricket Association of Bengal at Eden Garden Kolkata. Photo by Bibhash Lodh/BS News Agency.

Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency, Kolkata: India cricket legend and former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly after filing his nomination for the post of CAB President unopposed today said taking Bengal cricket to new heights will be the primary goal. 

“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. There are important events coming up- 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.  

Photo by Bibhash Lodh/BS News Agency.  The unopposed panel that filed nominations today were Sourav Ganguly (President), Nitish Ranjan Dutta (Vice President), Bablu Koley (Secretary), Madan Mohan Ghosh (Joint Secretary), Sanjay Das (Treasurer). 

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 are in this field for a long time. All their experience will be immensely helpful for Bengal cricket.”