CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In March 2019, Ganguly was appointed as the advisor of the Delhi Capitals. He, however, stepped down from the role after being elected as the BCCI president. Ganguly, the former captain of Team India, served as the 35th President of BCCI from 23 October 2019 to 18 October 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was awarded with the Banga Bibhushan Award from the Government of West Bengal in 2013. Along with Harshavardhan Neotia, Sanjiv Goenka, and Utsav Parekh, Ganguly is also the co-owner of Atlético de Kolkata, a franchise of the Indian Super League, which won the inaugural season in 2014.

Detailed explanation-3: -He will work with Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting in formulating a strong side for IPL 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -IPL 2023: Sourav Ganguly all set to join Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket. Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly all set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per a report in Sportskeeda Ganguly earned Rs 5 crore as the BCCI president, and that is what Binny, too, is likely to be paid. “As the BCCI president, I want to primarily focus on 2 things. First is the prevention of injuries to the players.