Kevin Pietersen Reacts To Sourav Ganguly Becoming BCCI President

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is all geared up to try his hands at a new challenge and definitely one of the biggest in his illustrious career so far. The legendary batsman is all set to take over as the new BCCI president once the election gets over later this month. Sourav Ganguly has already filed his nomination for the election and reports suggest that he will be elected unopposed.

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Sourav Ganguly is not new to administration. After finishing his illustrious cricket career, he entered administration at the CAB under the tutelage of former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya. He is currently serving as the president of CAB, a position which he has been elected to twice in a row.

Ganguly will serve as the BCCI president for around 10 months before going into the mandatory cooling off period of three years. An office bearer or an administrator has to serve the cooling off period, which is part of the new BCCI constitution formed on the basis of the RM Lodha Committee recommendations, after having served six consecutive years in any position at the national or state levels.

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Meanwhile, cricketers from around the globe are congratulating Ganguly and former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined the bandwagon. Pietersen took to Twitter to congratulate Ganguly, writing:

“Very happy for @SGanguly99 and his new position – good luck buddy! ??????????????????????“

Very happy for @SGanguly99 and his new position – good luck buddy! ??????????????????????

— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) October 15, 2019

Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly has made his motives clear even before taking over as president. The former batsman said that his top-most priority as BCCI president will be to look after first-class cricketers and their financial interest.

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“That’s the rule. So we will have to deal with it. My first priority will be to look after first class cricketers. I had requested the CoA and they have not listened. Ranji Trophy cricket will be the focus. To take care of cricketers’ financial interest,” he told India Today.