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 A