Published 14:49 IST, October 24th 2019

Sourav Ganguly takes over as BCCI President: Adnan Sami super ecstatic

As Sourav Ganguly took over as the BCCI President, Adnan Sami was super ecstatic. The singer-composer said that there couldn't have been a better choice.

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In a historic development and first time involving an established Indian cricketer, Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). development was greeted with cheers by fans and cricket fraternity. But that was t all, even entertainment industry is equally delighted. Adnan Sami was among those who expressed his delight over former Indian captain taking over reins of richest board in world. As ‘Dada’ formally took charge of big position on Wednesday, veteran singer-music composer termed news as ‘brilliant’, while expressing that re couldn’t have been a better choice due to his past accomplishments as a player and captain.

READ: Sourav Ganguly Dismisses Need For Dual Captaincy, Backs Virat Kohli

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Adnan Sami excited 

As BCCI shared a snap of Sourav on Twitter after he assumed office as President, Adnan responded to it, “This is brilliant! Who better than a former brilliant Player & incredible Captain par excellence to lead! Congratulations dear @SGanguly99!!” 

READ: Sourav Ganguly's First Day Of Second Innings As BCCI President

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Cricket fraternity hails 'Dada'

Before Adnan Sami, cricketing fraternity had also hailed appointment of Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President. ‘Prince of Bengal’s former opening partner Sachin Tendulkar had written, “Congrats on being elected  @BCCI President, Dadi. I am sure you will continue to serve Indian Cricket like you always have!Best wishes to new team that will take charge.” (sic)

READ: Anil Kumble Congratulates Sourav Ganguly, Confident Of His Leadership

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Three players to have flourished under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh too congratulated ir former captain. “Congratulations dada @SGanguly99 really happy for you and indian cricket. I am sure under your able leadership Cricket will flourish. Best always,” was Anil Kumble’s mess. 

Laxman had tweeted, “Congrats @SGanguly99 on becoming President of @BCCI I have got doubt that under your leadership Indian Cricket will continue to prosper.Wishing you lots of success in your new role Dada.” 

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“Greater man greatest journey! Frm IndianCaptain to @BCCI president.Think it will b a gr8 insight 4 a cricketer to be an administrator & make ors understand admin frm a players point of view Wish u were d president while d yoyo was in demandgood luck dadi@SGanguly99,” Yuvi tweeted. 

READ: Play, Perform Or Perish: Sourav Ganguly's Hint To MS Dhoni

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14:07 IST, October 24th 2019