Sourav Ganguly back again in BCCI to deflate Gautam Gambhir after Virat Kohli

Former cricketers Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, and Raghuram Bhatt have been nominated by their respective state units to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 28. The BCCI will conduct elections, including for the president, during the AGM.

Former India all-rounder Roger Binny recently stepped down as BCCI president after reaching the board’s age limit of 70. A new president will be elected during the AGM. Notably, a new vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and joint secretary will be elected, alongside changes to the IPL governing council.

Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, and Raghuram Bhatt Nominated to Attend BCCI AGM

The deadline for nominating representatives from the 38 BCCI units closed on Friday night. Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, Raghuram Bhatt, and Jaydev Shah are among those nominated to attend the AGM.

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Sourav Ganguly, nominated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is expected to contest for a BCCI office-bearer role or a position in the IPL. Ganguly had previously served as BCCI president in 2019, becoming the first former India captain to hold the post.

Harbhajan Singh, nominated by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), will be attending his first BCCI AGM. Although he has not been actively involved in cricket administration, he could be considered for an office-bearer role or a position on the IPL Governing Council.

BCCI to Accept Nominations on September 21

The BCCI returned to an electoral system from the Committee of Administrators six years ago, and office-bearer posts have since been filled unanimously without formal elections. Nominations for the upcoming elections will be accepted on September 21.

Apart from the president’s position, at least one other office-bearer role, likely the vice president, is expected to be filled. Rajiv Shukla, the current vice president, is poised to become acting president following Roger Binny’s departure due to the age limit of 70.

Devajit Saikia (secretary), Prabhtej Bhatia (treasurer), and Rohan Desai (joint secretary) remain eligible for re-election.

Sanjay Naik will represent the Mumbai Cricket Association, Arun Dhumal the Himachal Cricket Association, and Shukla will represent the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. Shukla remains eligible for another term, with just over a year left before reaching the age cap.

Harbhajan Singh and Sourav Ganguly’s Performances in International Cricket

Harbhajan Singh is regarded as one of India’s finest off-spinners. He was part of India’s victorious squads in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Singh played 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, taking a total of 711 wickets across all three formats. He took 417 wickets in Tests at an average of 32.46, including 25 five-wicket hauls. He also took 269 wickets in ODIs and 25 in T20Is.

Sourav Ganguly scored 7,212 runs in 113 Test matches at an average of 42.17, including 16 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He amassed 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs at an average of 41.02, including 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries. Ganguly also led India to the final of the 2003 ODI World Cup.

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