Sourav Ganguly Believes Conflict Of Interest Issue In BCCI Needs To Be Strongly Dealt With

Conflict of Interest is an issue and I am not sure whether we will get the best cricketers. It really needs to be looked at. NCA, CAC, appointment of coaches... there has been an issue with everything," said Ganguly.

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who is all set to become the next BCCI president, while talking to reporters on Monday, conceded that the major talking point among BCCI circles over 'conflict of interest', are in fact an 'issue and 'really need to be looked at'.

"Cricketers are a part of the system but the numbers were not that much in the past. Conflict of Interest is an issue and I am not sure whether we will get the best cricketers. It really needs to be looked at. NCA, CAC, appointment of coaches... there has been an issue with everything," said Ganguly.

The former Indian skipper has been serving as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for the past five years. BCCI President candidate Ganguly talked about an array of topics on Monday. When asked whether his prospective new role will be anything similar to captaining India in the past, Ganguly said: "Captaining India was a lot more challenging. BCCI president will be a different challenge." "The house (BCCI) needs to be set in order. No politician has been in touch with me. I thank Mamata didi (West Bengal Chief Minister) and I am very happy to get ger support. I have not received any money - talks, and discussions," Ganguly told reporters.

"I am happy with the appointment because this is the time when BCCI's image has got hampered and it's a great opportunity for me to do something. Whether you are elected unopposed or otherwise, it's a big responsibility because it is the biggest organization in the world of cricket. India is a powerhouse. It will be a challenge," Ganguly said after his name was finalized in an informal meeting of BCCI state units.