Two news in ten minutes, two full 180 degree opposite! Indian cricket news outlet CricketTracker reported on Wednesday evening, Bangladesh time, that Sourav Ganguly has resigned as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). But two other Indian media outlets, Times Now and ANI News, later quoted BCCI secretary Joy Shah as saying, "Sourav has not resigned."
Suddenly, rumors of Saurabh's resignation started circulating after the Indian legend's post on social media.
Sourav's farewell tune in that post, '2022 marks the 30th anniversary of my journey in cricket since 1992. Cricket has given me so much since then. Most importantly, it has given me the support of all of you. I would like to thank all those who have been partners in this journey, who have supported me, who have helped me get to where I am today. '
After the departure, there was also an announcement of some new start in the post. However, Saurabh did not elaborate on what was new, saying, "Now I want to start something new that will help a lot of people. I hope you will continue to get support in this new path of life.
Sourav became the president of BCCI in October 2019. Today, after this message of Sourav on social media, rumors of his joining politics have also spread. At the same time, rumors of his resignation from the BCCI have spread.
After the IPL ended on Sunday, Saurabh met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata. Ever since then, rumors have been circulating about what Sourav is going to do. However, BCCI secretary Joy Shah, son of Amit Shah, has said that he is not leaving the post of BCCI president.
"Sourav Ganguly is still the BCCI president," said Joy Shah, dismissing rumors of his resignation as "false" on Indian media ANI. On the contrary, Joy Shahr has a great future with Saurabh. Times Now quotes him as saying, "There is a thrilling time coming in terms of media rights. We are thinking about that. '
In the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Joy Shah and Sourav sat side by side in the stadium and watched the match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals.