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Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is all set to become the next BCCI president, has admitted that it will be a challenge for him to look after the "biggest organisation" in the cricket world.

Meetings and counter meetings ruled the roost as the affiliated units of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), along with the bigwigs of the board, met on Sunday.

At the end of the day, Ganguly was leading the race to bethe next BCCI President, while ex-India batsman Brijesh Patel is touted to bag the position of IPL Chairman.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah is set to become the secretary while Anurag Thakur's brother Arun Dhumal will hold the position of treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"Amit Shah's son Jay Shah will be secretary and Anurag Thakur's brother Arun Dhumal is set to become treasurer of the BCCI," a source close to one of the top members of cricket association in BCCI said.

A meeting was conducted last night between the compliant members in Mumbai.

"I am happy with the appointment because this is thetime when BCCI's image has got hampered and it's a great opportunity for me todo something," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today.

"Whether you are elected unopposed or otherwise, it's abig responsibility because it is the biggest organisation in the world ofcricket. India is a powerhouse. It will be a challenge," he added.

The former India captain was also offered the post of IPL Chairman, but it is being said that Ganguly turned down the offer at around 6p.m. on Sunday.


Publish Time: 14 October 2019
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