Sourav Ganguly Likely To Be BCCI President, Brijesh IPL Chairman: Reports

Sourav Ganguly is likely to be elected as the next Board of Control For Cricket in Indian (BCCI) President, while ex-India batsman Brijesh Patel is likely to bag the position of IPL Chairman

A Bengal tiger with a separate fan base, affectionately known as 'Dada', is regarded as the man who truly transformed the face of Indian Cricket by giving it raw emotions. Now, the former India skipper has got another opportunity to make a major contribution to Indian cricket. According to reports, Sourav Ganguly is likely to be elected as the next Board of Control For Cricket in Indian (BCCI) President, while ex-India batsman Brijesh Patel is likely to bag the position of IPL Chairman. Ganguly, one of the most accomplished cricketers of India, is regarded as one of the greatest captains in Indian cricket history, who led Indian cricket out of its worst mess ever. Those aware of the jigsaw that is BCCI politics believed that a final call would be taken only during dinner on Sunday in Mumbai. "The old warhorses felt that the way forward was to have equal representation, and while only five names can be given for the top spots, the Apex Council will also see a similar widespread representation. The idea is to give people their right to express themselves," a BCCI functionary told IANS. It will also be interesting to see how the Supreme Court decides to act on the Electoral Officer's decision to disqualify eight full members of the board as they were not fully compliant with the newly registered constitution of the BCCI. "We are approaching the Supreme Court on Monday. Basically, the recommendation by the CoA was sent to the Electoral Officer and the Amicus Curiae. Since the officer has said that we are not qualified, we will go to the court. That is the only option left because the court allowed us to conduct the elections and said the disqualification didn't apply to the Apex Council members which is what has been incorporated," an official of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) had told IANS. Last month, the Electoral Officer of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) declared that the Sourav Ganguly-led five-member panel won uncontested as office-bearers and will remain in their positions. This will be Ganguly's second term after he became the President in 2015, following Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise.