Kolkata ∙ Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has come out in support of Sourav Ganguly, who is also a former player who has left the post of BCCI president. Mamata asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Ganguly had lost his position and sent him to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Chief Minister alleged that Ganguly was sacked without reason.
Ganguly has no honors now. What did he do wrong? I feel bad. Actually, all these incidents shocked me. Ganguly is a very famous person. He was the captain of the Indian cricket team. He did many things for the country. It is the pride of not only Bengal but India itself. “Why was Ganguly left out in such a bad way?” Mamata told reporters at the Kolkata airport.
“I have a request to the Prime Minister. A little more care should be taken with Ganguly. He should be allowed to contest the election to the ICC,” Mamata said. The deadline for filing nominations for the post of ICC chairman is the 20th of this month.
Rumors are rife that Ganguly, who has completed his 3-year tenure, could not continue as the BCCI president due to the displeasure of the BJP leadership. Ganguly, who was on good terms with the BJP leadership in the interim, was not amused by BJP’s closeness with Mamata Banerjee. Meanwhile, Mamata came out in support of Ganguly. It is reported that former Indian player Roger Binny will replace Ganguly as the BCCI president.
While Ganguly lost the BCCI president post, Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s son Jai Shah will continue as BCCI secretary. Even the court had given permission to Ganguly and Jai Shah to continue as BCCI leaders. And what happened? Amit Shah’s son continues despite Ganguly’s exit. I have no problem with Jai Shah. But the doubt is why Ganguly was left out. Ganguly was treated badly by them. ICC is the only solution. Others have gone from BCCI to ICC’ – Mamata pointed out.
“I request that no revenge or politics be involved in Ganguly’s case. Please take decisions keeping cricket and sports in mind,” Mamata said. Meanwhile, Ganguly is preparing to contest for the post of the Cricket Association of Bengal as the BCCI president has resigned. The support of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is essential if he wants to contest for the post of ICC chairman. Actions in this regard will depend on how much support Ganguly has within the BCCI.
English Summary: “Sourav Ganguly Being Deprived”: Mamata Banerjee Makes An Appeal To PM