Sourav Ganguly Returns: Eden Gardens Expansion and Future Plans

Sourav Ganguly has returned as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, aiming to boost Eden Gardens' capacity and secure key fixtures. He plans to enhance Bengal's first-class cricket structure and develop a new academy. Ganguly is committed to ensuring the success of upcoming fixtures and talks about potential expansion after the T20 World Cup.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 22-09-2025 21:47 IST | Created: 22-09-2025 21:47 IST
Sourav Ganguly Returns: Eden Gardens Expansion and Future Plans
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has reclaimed his position as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), outlining plans to expand Eden Gardens' capacity and secure marquee fixtures for the T20 World Cup.

Elected unopposed at CAB's 94th annual general meeting, Ganguly aims to restore Test cricket's prominence at Eden Gardens, starting with overseeing the India vs South Africa Test in November.

Ganguly also emphasized aligning Bengal's first-class structure with global standards and developing a new state-of-the-art academy. The former BCCI chief envisions significant changes post the T20 World Cup, including increasing Eden Gardens' seating capacity.

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