IPL 2019 | BCCI Ombudsman asks Sourav Ganguly to clear his stand after conflict of interest complaints

Three cricket fans Bhaswati Santua, Ranjit Seal, and Abhijeet Mukherjee sent their complaints regarding how Ganguly’s role as the CAB President is directly contradictory to his role as a mentor in Delhi Capitals’ dug-out during Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 12. Although the former Indian skipper had already obtained permission from the CoA, BCCI Ombudsman decided to listen to Ganguly’s side of the story. 

“Yes, I have asked Sourav Ganguly to respond to complaints with regard to Conflict of Interest as DC advisor and state association president,” Justice Jain told PTI on Tuesday.

“He has been given seven days to file his reply,” Justice Jain added.

The letter to BCCI Ombudsman clearly mentioned that with his power of the president, Ganguly directly leads the curator at Eden Gardens and if he sits in Delhi dug-out, it might cancel out KKR’s home advantage. However, Justice Jain has ruled out that he is not taking any particular match into contention.

“I am not concerned about any specific match. It’s a general complaint about his alleged Conflict of Interest and he needs to clear his stand,” said Jain.