The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has shortlisted Debu Mitra, Ashok Malhotra and Balwinder Singh Sandhu to succeed WV Raman as the senior team coach.
Sport Minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance of Rs 3,44,703 to Dronacharya awardee cricket coach Desh Prem Azad from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons.
Former Indian Cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is keen to play the four-day and 50-over Ranji Trophy matches for home side Bengal.