Rashid Latif endorses Sourav Ganguly's BCCI Presidency after criticising 'Super Series'

cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is widely considered to be one of most gripping rivalries of sport. However, two countries have only been facing each or in ICC events and Asia Cup matches in last few years due to rising political tensions in both nations. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was recently appointed as President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, Ganguly’s appointment as BCCI President can help resume bilateral ties between India and Pakistan.

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Rashid Latif pins hopes on Sourav Ganguly to revive India-Pakistan bilateral series

While speaking with a leading Pakistan daily, Rashid Latif recently revealed that Sourav Ganguly convinced BCCI to organise a tour to Pakistan in 2004. Ganguly was Indian cricket team's captain at time and he successfully led visitors to 3-2 and 2-1 wins in ODIs and Tests respectively. Latif added that he was happy with Sourav Ganguly’s appointment as BCCI President because he believes former Indian captain can bring back India-Pakistan rivalry especially in Pakistan.

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Latif added that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) must speak to Ganguly regarding same. He opined that world needs India-Pakistan cricket.  51-year old Latif stated that unless a bilateral series between two nations resume, relations will t improve between India and Pakistan. Although it remains to see if Latif's wish comes true since cricketing ties are heavily dependent on governments of India and Pakistan.

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Rashid Latif on Sourav Ganguly’s ‘Super Series’ proposal

Rashid Latif’s backing of Sourav Ganguly comes on aftermath of his criticism towards Ganguly’s proposal of four-nation Super Series tournament. In December 2019, BCCI President proposed a four-nation ODI tournament involving ‘Big Three’ of cricket, i.e. India, Australia and England. Rashid Latif criticised idea by saying that it would eventually be a flop.

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