'Made India And Bangla Proud': Mamata Banerjee Congratulates Ganguly

Ganguly admitted that it will be a challenge for him to look after the "biggest organisation" in the cricket world

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on being unanimously elected as the BCCI President. According to news agency IANS, 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. "Heartiest congratulations to @SGanguly99 for being unanimously elected @BCCI President. Wish you all the best for your term. You have made India and #Bangla proud. We were proud of your tenure as CAB President. Looking forward to a great new innings," Mamata Banerjee said on Twitter.

Heartiest congratulations to @SGanguly99 for being unanimously elected @BCCI President. Wish you all the best for your term. You have made India and #Bangla proud. We were proud of your tenure as CAB President. Looking forward to a great new innings.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 14, 2019

Ganguly currently holds the post of President in Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The 47-year-old, today, arrived at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office in Mumbai to file his nomination for the post of BCCI President. Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah also present to file his nomination for post of BCCI Secretary. Ganguly admitted that it will be a challenge for him to look after the "biggest organisation" in the cricket world. "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," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today.