BCCI President-Elect Sourav Ganguly, Former Teammate VVS Laxman Engage In Lovely Convo; Leaves Fans Proud

Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman were part of the famed Indian batting quartet, known as the Fab Four, along with Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, which later became Fab Five with the arrival of Virender Sehwag

Outlook Web Bureau

Updated on: 15 October 2019 11:19 am

Batting legend VVS Laxman on Tuesday said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over the reins of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ganguly, a veteran 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, on Monday filed his nominations papers for the post of BCCI president in Mumbai.

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The former Indian skipper is expected to be elected unopposed at the board's Annual General Meeting on October 23.

"Congrats @SGanguly99 on becoming the President of @BCCI. I have got no doubt that under your leadership Indian Cricket will continue to prosper. Wishing you lots of success in your new role Dada," Laxman tweeted.

Congrats @SGanguly99 on becoming the President of @BCCI I have got no doubt that under your leadership Indian Cricket will continue to prosper.Wishing you lots of success in your new role Dada. pic.twitter.com/xU82q5JIzu
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 15, 2019

Ganguly thanked his former teammate for the congratulatory message.

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"Thank u Vvs ..your contributions will be very important," Ganguly tweeted.

Thank u Vvs ..your contributions will be very important
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 15, 2019

Their short conversation left many fans proud and impressed.

Congratulations @SGanguly99, and all the best! This is great news for Indian cricket.
— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) October 15, 2019

Now you make me feel old. I can remember when both of your debut internationals.
— Michael de Monte (@MichaeldeMonte2) October 15, 2019

Does it mean @BCCI will have a proper head coach ?
— Sandeep (@sandman_194) October 15, 2019

Love you dada, Vvs and that lunch server at home Hyderabad :( . I know :(
— .BHUKYA SANTHOSH. (@BHUKYAS53070896) October 15, 2019

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— Wasim (@Wasim46220091) October 15, 2019

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— VIKAS JUYAL (@vikasjuyal71) October 15, 2019

The 47-year-old, one of the finest Indian captains, will hold the post of the BCCI President for a mere nine months. He will have to demit office in July, due to compulsory cooling-off period.