Sourav Ganguly not contesting for ICC chairman's post: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal has dismissed rumours suggesting that Indian cricket chief Sourav Ganguly will run for  International Cricket Council's (ICC) chairman post. Shashank Mahar, a former BCCI President himself, holds chairman's post and is expected to leave in July at end of his tenure. past few weeks have seen Sourav Ganguly linked to top job of international cricket, but Dhumal adds that Indian cricket board ios yet to decide on that matter. 

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Sourav Ganguly will t contest for ICC chairman post: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal

In an exclusive chat with India TV, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed that Indian cricket board is yet to decide on who will run for ICC chairman's post. news comes after Sourav Ganguly was heavily linked to job, but Dhumal adds that board will have to wait and watch. He furr said that BCCI is yet to decide wher to send its own candidate for ICC post or will support any member from or nation.  ICC chairman elections are scheduled for July with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves amongst front runners for job. 

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Former South Africa captain and Cricket South Africa's (CSA) Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith has backed Sourav Ganguly for top job and suggested that former India captain's 'credibility' and 'leadership skills' can take game forward. CSA, however, downplayed Smith's comments quickly, stating that South African Cricket Board should respect protocols set by both ICC and mselves before deciding to back a candidate. 

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BCCI yet to cancel bilateral series, waiting for government approval

coronavirus pandemic has largely affected that cricketing calendar with IPL 2020 postponed indefinitely and fate of T20 World Cup hanging in balance. Arun Dhumal said that Sourav Ganguly-led board are yet to cancel ir bilateral ties and will wait for government's approval before taking a final call. Dhumal added that Indian cricket team will tour if international travel is resumed and deemed safe. senior BCCI office-bearer added that safety of players and staff was paramount and will be held prior to any decision. 

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