Sourav Ganguly returns as CAB President: Got elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting

Ganguly was elected unopposed at the CAB’s 94th annual general meeting here on Monday, marking his comeback to the state association after six years. He earlier served as CAB president from 2015 to 2019. He also pledged to oversee a smooth return of Test cricket to Eden Gardens when India hosts world champions South Africa on November 14.

The 53-year-old, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly, who had to step down following the completion of a six-year tenure cap. The former India left-hander’s immediate responsibility would be to prepare for the India vs South Africa opening Test in November — the first at Eden Gardens since the historic day-night pink-ball fixture against Bangladesh in 2019, which he had initiated during his stint as BCCI chief.

“This will be a good Test match, South Africa being the world champions. I will think about it. Everything is there — good pitches, good crowd, infrastructure is there. You just have to hold it properly and make sure it’s a good match. India and South Africa both are good sides, I’m sure it will be a good Test,” he said.