Sourav Ganguly returns as CAB president after 6 years

Sourav Ganguly was re-elected as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday, marking his return after a six-year gap. Ganguly, who previously served as president from 2015 to 2019, was elected unopposed during the CAB’s 94th annual general meeting. He replaces his brother, Snehashish Ganguly, who stepped down after completing his six-year term.

News agency PTI reported that Ganguly outlined his immediate priorities, including expanding the capacity of Eden Gardens to one lakh spectators and securing marquee fixtures for the 2024 T20 World Cup. “The T20 World Cup next



year will be a huge event, and Eden Gardens should play a key role in it,” he said. He also expressed excitement about the return of Test cricket to Eden Gardens with India’s upcoming match against South Africa on November 14—the first Test there since the historic 2019 day-night pink-ball game against Bangladesh, which Ganguly had championed as BCCI president.

“I am confident the South Africa Test will be a great match. Both teams are top sides, and the facilities at Eden Gardens are world-class,” Ganguly said, although he noted that there was still time before the match.