Twitter reacts as Sourav Ganguly gears up to be appointed as BCCI President

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is all set to take over the reins of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).

The 47-year-old filed his nomination for the post on Monday at the BCCI headquarters, with N Srinivasan, Niranjan Shah and Rajeev Shukla by his side.

Ganguly, who is line to be elected unopposed as the BCCI President, will become the second Indian cricketer, after the Maharaja of Vizianagaram, to serve the role.

The Maharaja of Vizianagarama.k.aVizzy, had held duties as the BCCI President between 1954 and 1956. It is also to be noted that Sunil Gavaskar and Shivlal Yadav had served as interim Presidents in 2014.

Ganguly, who is currently serving as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), will relinquish his post in October 2020 to undergo a mandatory cool off period.

Hailed as one of the finest players to captain India, Sourav Ganguly is fondly remembered for leading the team on several fronts.

From unearthing young talents to helming overseas victories, Dada, as he's famously called, holds a special place in the history of Indian cricket.

With Ganguly all geared up to take the chair as the head of the BCCI, several cricketing experts, politicians and fans took to Twitter to wish him on his new assignment.

Heartiest congratulations to @SGanguly99 for being unanimously elected @BCCI President. Wish you all the best for your term. You have made India and #Bangla proud. We were proud of your tenure as CAB President. Looking forward to a great new innings.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 14, 2019

I genuinely believe, and have often said so, that @SGanguly99 is the right man to take Indian cricket forward. I wish he had longer than ten months though.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 14, 2019

Once a Captain, always a Captain!!
So happy to see this development. @SGanguly99 to be the new @BCCI president!
The best choice ever👍 pic.twitter.com/gtGaQde9hf

— मालिनी अवस्थी (@maliniawasthi) October 14, 2019

Very excited for my mentor and older brother @SGanguly99 for becoming the @BCCI President. Cricket in India is truly in safe hands. From the captain who changed the fabric of cricket in India to the administrator who will redefine how cricket is governed - wish you the best Dada

— Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) October 14, 2019

Dada is back!
This guy has ability to build up team India much more stronger.#SouravGanguly pic.twitter.com/AJaeFF7htK

— Rk Sharma (@_the_rk) October 14, 2019

Congratulations @SGanguly99 #BCCIPresident

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 14, 2019

Many congratulations new #BCCIPresident #SouravGanguly.
The best man got the best job to do.
Ganguly inspiration to millions of hearts. pic.twitter.com/VvoFcGaJIp

— Ksheera Sagar (@urstrulyKsheera) October 14, 2019