Sourav Ganguly Set to Enter Race for Cricket Association of Bengal Presidency

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President, is set to return to cricket administration as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He told India Today that he will be submitting his nomination for the role before the CAB Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 20, 2025.His return comes after his elder brother, Snehasish Ganguly became ineligible to continue as CAB President due to the tenure restrictions under the Lodha reforms. With no major challengers in sight, Sourav is expected to be elected unopposed.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has started preparing for the elections holding an emergency apex council meeting earlier this week. The final meeting is set for August 14, after which nominations will be processed for the AGM. Sourav Ganguly’s return to the CAB would be a full-circle moment in his career. He first joined the CAB as Secretary in 2015, became President after Jagmohan Dalmiya’s passing and held the role until 2019 before moving on to become BCCI President. 

Ganguly's Impact on Bengal Cricket

Sourav Ganguly has really shaped Indian cricket, both as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and later as the President of the BCCI. When he was at the helm of CAB from 2015 to 2019 his main focus was on giving Bengal cricket a fresh start, he worked on improving the infrastructure and made sure that players had better training and development opportunities.

Sourav Ganguly made a huge impact on Indian cricket, starting with his time as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He focused on improving coaching and facilities, which helped Bengal perform better in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy.

When Ganguly became BCCI president, he introduced several important changes. He led the development of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, providing world-class training for young cricketers. He also played a key role in promoting women’s cricket by launching the Women’s T20 Challenge, giving female players a chance to shine.

Under his leadership, the BCCI secured record-breaking media rights deals for the IPL, generating over Rs 48,000 crore for the 2023-2027 cycle. After his successful tenure, Roger Binny took over as BCCI president in 2022.

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