Overview

• Ganguly officially submitted his nomination for the CAB presidency on August 5–6, marking his return to regional cricket governance.
• The Lodha Committee’s tenure-cap rules rendered current president Snehasish Ganguly ineligible for re-election, clearing the path for his brother’s bid.
• The CAB’s apex council will meet on August 14 to vet and endorse nominations before the September 20 AGM.
• In his previous CAB and BCCI roles, Ganguly modernized Bengal’s cricket infrastructure and spearheaded the creation of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
• With no significant challengers declared, Ganguly is widely expected to secure the presidency unopposed pending formal approvals.