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BCCI on Wednesday revealed the names of office-bearers who are tasked with taking the state of sports to a higher scale in the country. (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

BCCI reveals its office bearers

After taking charge, Ganguly said that he was 'very fortunate' to be in a position where he can make a change.

23 Oct 2019 7:59 PM

Gujarat Cricket Association's Jay Shah, son of Home Minister Amit Shah, is elected as the secretary while Mahim Verma (Cricket Association of Uttarakhand) became the vice-president. (Photo:PTI)

BCCI newly elected body is good combination: Former IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was elected unanimously as the 39th President of BCCI in the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

23 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

One of the most elegant left-handers to have represented India, Ganguly is expected to make use of his experience gained as the secretary and later president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

Sourav Ganguly: 'Will support Virat Kohli in every possible way'

Sourav Ganguly officially took over as the 39th BCCI president.

23 Oct 2019 2:48 PM

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday took over as the BCCI's 39th president, becoming the biggest name to head the world's richest cricket board. (Photo:BCCI)

Sourav Ganguly officially takes over as 39th BCCI president

Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

One of India's most decorated captains Sourav Ganguly will be taking over as the 39th president of the BCCI on Wednesday at its AGM, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators. (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

CoA reign ends as Sourav Ganguly set to take over as 39th BCCI president

Ganguly is the unanimous nomination for the post of BCCI president along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay as the secretary.

22 Oct 2019 7:47 PM

A bench comprising justices S A Bobde and L Nageswara Rao said the job of the CoA Vinod Rai will come to an end after former cri cketer Saurav Ganguly-led elected office bearers of the BCCI will take charge. (Photo: Facebook)

Vinod Rai-led CoA shall quit from office after elected office members of BCCI take charge: SC

Supreme Court directed that the CoA headed by former CAG Vinod Rai shall demit office once the elected BCCI officials arrive.

22 Oct 2019 2:39 PM

India captain Virat Kohli feels that time has come for the BCCI to zero in on five permanent Test centres for future home series, similar to the English and Australian model when top teams tour those countries. (Photo: AP)

India should have only five permanent Test centres: skipper Virat Kohli

In Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide are the five designated Test centres whenever the big teams come calling.

22 Oct 2019 1:09 PM

Lara said that the ICC Test Championship should have had started a long time ago. (Photo: File)

'Ganguly as BCCI chief will deliver his duties with same passion': Sachin Tendulkar

Sehwag also attended the event and said that he is very excited to open the innings with Tendulkar and face former Australia pacer Lee.

18 Oct 2019 7:40 PM

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the memory on their twitter handle. (Photo: BCCI)

This day that year: Sachin Tendulkar became the highest run-scorer in Tests

The legendary batsman achieved the feat in his 152nd Test match while Lara had taken 131 Test games to amass 11953 runs.

17 Oct 2019 5:43 PM

Sourav Ganguly is also the co-owner of ISL franchise Atletico de Kolkata. (Photo: Twitter)

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly is also the face of Indian Super League

The ISL will kick off in Kochi with Kerala Blasters taking on two-time champions ATK on Sunday, and Ganguly will be present on the occasion.

17 Oct 2019 1:07 PM

After filing the nomination for the post of President, Ganguly on Monday had said, 'It is a very important time in Indian cricket administration'. (Photo: File)

Amul dedicates doodle to Sourav Ganguly for becoming BCCI President

The brand, known for its creative and quirky cartoon posters revealed its latest doodle featuring Ganguly alongside the iconic Amul girl.

17 Oct 2019 12:42 PM

Saving cricket’s image

Any return to the favours and bribes system must go, and Sourav is best qualified to bring this about.

16 Oct 2019 12:59 AM

Dona bats for hubby Ganguly

Given their ‘partnership’ of a few decades, Dona is confident that Sourav will shine in his new role as BCCI President.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 AM

The BCCI elections are scheduled to be held on October 23 but with Ganguly being the only candidate to file his nomination for the top post of Indian cricket body, he is set to be elected unopposed. (Photo: File)

Cricket fraternity congratulates Ganguly as he looks all set to become BCCI president

Ganguly, however, will be able to serve as BCCI president only up to September 2020.

15 Oct 2019 3:01 PM

Ganguly, however, will be able to serve as BCCI President only until September 2020. (Photo: File)

BCCI elections final nomination list revealed, nominee scrutiny today

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly (Cricket Association of Bengal) has filed his nomination for the post of BCCI President.

15 Oct 2019 2:35 PM

In the picture, Sourav Ganguly can be seen with Jay Shah (set to become Secretary), Jayesh George (set to become BCCI Joint Secretary), Anurag Thakur and Arun Dhumal ( set to become Treasurer). (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

Meet the men who are likely to rule Indian cricket

Ganguly on Monday had said that "it is a very important time in Indian cricket administration" after filing nomination for BCCI President.

15 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

Sourav Ganguly, N. Srinivasan, Niranjan Shah and Rajiv Shukla at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Indian cricket set for prince’s rule

Sourav Ganguly to take over as the chief of BCCI.

15 Oct 2019 1:37 AM

The 47-year-old also talked about the conflict of interest which was the burning topic after Rahul's Dravid's appointment as the head of National Cricket Academy. (Photo: File)

Ganguly reacts after filing BCCI President nomination

Ganguly, however, will be able to serve as BCCI President only until September 2020.

14 Oct 2019 6:56 PM

Sourav Ganguly also said his first priority in the short tenure would be to look after 'first-class cricketers'. (Photo: File)

'Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered': Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly pipped Brijesh Patel in a see-saw battle and is expected to be the only presidential nominee.

14 Oct 2019 10:35 AM

The BCCI election will be held in Mumbai on October 23. (Photo: AFP)

Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra cricket associations barred to attend AGM

The source also said that electing a 'wrong person' will also a bigger problem.

10 Oct 2019 8:50 AM

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