Published 17:31 IST, October 15th 2019

Sourav Ganguly: Cricket fraternity reacts to new BCCI chief on Twitter

Sourav Ganguly will take over as the President of the BCCI on October 23. Twitter erupts in joy with wishes pouring in from fans and cricketing fraternity.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on October, 23.

Here is look at his tweet:

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Ganguly is rewned for bringing Indian cricket out of a tough phase in early 2000s when y suffered from a massive match-fixing scandal. t only did he ensure Indian cricket's safety but it also took it to greater heights by backing more young players and instilling a strong belief in team that y can win anywhere in world across all formats of game. With fans sceptical about BCCI's im,  former Indian captain emerges as arguably best candidate to take charge.

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incumbent president of BCCI said that his first priority will always be to look after first-class cricketers. He claimed that he had earlier requested COA to do so but y did t pay heed to his suggestions. His immediate focus will be on Ranji Trophy and financial interests of cricketers participating in it. appointment of Ganguly as BCCI President was welcomed with excitement as fans and cricketing fraternity flooded Twitter with wishes

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Cricketing fraternity erupts in joy:

 

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