Former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday mentioned that he’ll return to ISL heavyweight ATK Mohun Bagan as director. “Long ago, I played for Mohun Bagan club for more than 9 years. I have many memories of that place. I am happy to see the transformation of this club. I congratulate them for working to improve the facilities here. I will be back here as a director soon,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Last yr, Ganguly stop the ATK Mohun Bagan board after going through questions of battle of curiosity as co-owner of the Indian Super League crew together with Sanjeev Goenka. Ganguly’s place as BCCI chief, alongside along with his presence on the ATK Mohun Bagan board, was additionally seen by some members of the BCCI as a possible battle of curiosity.
Earlier this month, Ganguly was changed by Roger Binny because the BCCI President. Ganguly needed to proceed because the president, however was supplied the place of the president of the Indian Premier League, which he declined. The BCCI had additionally made it clear that it might not assist the previous India captain for the submit of ICC President.
Ganguly was additionally set to change into the subsequent chief of the Cricket Association of Bengal, however dropped out of the race final Sunday, paving the best way for his elder brother Snehasish to be elected unopposed on the October 31 AGM.
“If I were there, it would have meant that two or more people would not get any position. Hence, I am separated,” Ganguly had mentioned. “I’d have been elected unopposed, however I do not assume it’s proper. Others don’t get the chance to work for this union. They will now work for these three years and we are going to see after that.”
When requested about his subsequent innings, he had mentioned, ‘Let’s see. I’m relieved of duties for some time and I’m proud of it.
(with PTI inputs)
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
