Sourav Ganguly to head Bengal cricket association: Report

September 24, 2015 13:50

Sourav Ganguly, former India skipper, will succeed Jagmohan Dalmiya as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, confirms India Today.

Dalmiya's death has triggered a power struggle for the top post in Kolkata cricket board.

Yesterday, Ganguly, who is also the CAB joint-secretary, and Dalmiyas son Abhishek met West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in an hour-long meeting. Sources said Mamata will support Souravs candidature.

A formal announcement is expected in a week, reports India Today.

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