Challenges Before Sourav

The recent unanimous nomination of Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President ahead of its AGM on October 23 is welcome. The appointment comes at a crucial time when Team India needs the support of a strong administrator and Ganguly does fit the bill. As an experienced player and successful captain who amassed huge victories for India, Ganguly is known for his leadership and now with the BCCI top post, he will surely deliver when viewed from a player’s perspective.

BCCI should take more interest in grooming First Class cricketers as they have not got their due of late. The need to adhere to Committee of Administrators, the Lodha Committee and Supreme Court recommendations should also be a prominent objective of the newly appointed BCCI President. Further, with cricketing talents rising from various parts of the country and intense competition, BCCI’s premier coaching academy — the NCA — should be given priority to train young talent to give their best to the team.

Sourav Ganguly now has a tough task ahead of him — as he needs to take the confidence of all stakeholders like players, coaches, selection panel, IPL tournament and its franchises, State level bodies, administrators, broadcasters, women’s cricket, committee system and spectators to lead from the front. Issues related to dope testing and WADA affilifation, match fixing allegations, conflict of interest, co-ordiantion with CoA are some key matters which need his immediate attention.

Varun Dambal,

Bangalore