Published 13:09 IST, October 21st 2020

Sourav Ganguly reveals reason for leaving Dream11 IPL 2020 in between again; see picture

Sourav Ganguly was in the UAE during the Dream11 IPL but has left the country once again for another major work commitment, which he revealed on Instagram.

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly ensured that 13th edition of Indian Premier League wasn't called off as he played a major role in organising cash-rich league in UAE. Dream11 IPL 2020 is quickly approaching business end of tournament and it is safe to say that cricketing extravaganza has been a huge success. BCCI chief was in UAE since start of competition, however, he has w left country to promote upcoming Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21) in India.

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ISL 2020-21 season is set to run from vember 2020 to March 2021 and will be hosted behind closed doors across three venues in Goa due to coronavirus pandemic. Interestingly, Sourav Ganguly co-owns ISL franchise ATK Mohun Bagan, who are also defending champions and have alrey won tournament thrice so far, arguably making it its most successful team. ATK beat Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2020 final. In July 2020, club merged with I-League heavyweights Mohun Bagan to form ATK Mohun Bagan.

Sourav Ganguly took to Instagram where he posted a picture of himself holding a football. photo seems to be from a promotional photoshoot for official brocasters that Da is doing for upcoming season of ISL. In caption, Bengal Tiger anunced that ISL starts in vember and ded hashtag #atkmohunbagan.

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Sourav Ganguly confirms Ahmedab as venue for Day-night Test vs England 

With England slated to tour India early in 2021, BCCI interim President Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that Ahmedab will host scheduled day-night Test during series. English cricket team is scheduled to tour India for five Tests and a limited-overs series between January and March 2021. Ganguly has also informed that BCCI has me tentative plans but thing is confirmed as of w. 

interim BCCI President asserted that board is prioritizing upcoming tour of Australia by Indian which is scheduled to begin right after IPL. “Before England, we have Australia series coming up. re will be team selection happening in a few days,” Ganguly ded. 

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SOURCE: SOURAV GANGULY INSTAGRAM

13:09 IST, October 21st 2020