IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal is the brother of I&B Minister Anuragsingh.
Mumbai, ‘Bade Beabaru Hawker Tere Kuche Se Hum Nikle, Mayan Bhi Mayassar Nahi Ki Dil Se Mere Gum Nikle…’ Mirza Ghalib’s line is sitting perfectly on Sourav Ganguly right now. The Indian Cricket Board, which Ganguly ran for three years, now has no place for him. Many fingers were pointed at Ganguly at the annual meeting held on October 11. Questions were raised about his working methods.
A group of BCCI was seen to be completely upset with Ganguly, meaning that Dada was completely isolated during the entire meeting. Sadness was evident on the face. Ganguly was extremely unhappy with the board’s decision as he wanted to become the president of the board but was flatly refused.
● Dada turned down offer to become IPL chairman: Ganguly more than once endorsed brands that rivaled BCCI’s official sponsor; This reason murmured to be the chief for their dispatch
Ganguly’s luggage has already been packed from the Indian Cricket Board. Representatives from different cricket associations of the country were present outside the BCCI headquarters. Internal discussions were also going on regarding Sourav Ganguly’s future. Someone was saying that he would return to Kolkata. Someone had even said that Delhi Capitals would go to the franchise for the second time.
It was clear that Ganguly was now about to lose something that he probably also anticipated. In the previous administration, almost all the members were given a second chance except Ganguly and joint secretary Jayesh George. Sources say that Ganguly has made no attempt to hide his displeasure. The old president proposed the name of the new president but Ganguly did not even propose the name of Roger Binny.
A member of the BCCI office said that Ganguly looked troubled from the start. They were frustrated and disappointed. He was the last person to leave the head quarters after the nomination process was over. He quickly got into his car and left. In an informal meeting a day before the nomination, Ganguly was told that his performance was not up to expectations.
Ganguly wanted to continue as the board chairman but was told there was no such currency. Former BCCI president and current BCCI team mentor N. Srinivasan is a fierce critic of Ganguly. Ganguly was accused of endorsing brands that rivaled the BCCI’s official sponsor. This issue was often a topic of discussion among the members. This issue has been raised many times before.
Cricket Board’s possible new team
► President: Roger Binny (Previously Sourav Ganguly)
► IPL Chairman: Arun Singh Dhumal (Previously Rajiv Shukla)
► Vice President : Rajeev Shukla (Previously He Was)
► Secretary : Jai Shah (Previously he was the same)
► Joint Secretary : Devjit Saikia (Previously Jayesh George)
► Treasurer : Ashish Shelar (Previously Arun Singh Dhumal)
