Former India captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly narrowly avoided an accident on Thursday, February 20, while travelling to Burdwan for an event. The incident occurred on the Durgapur Expressway near Dantanpur when a lorry suddenly overtook his Range Rover, forcing the driver to brake abruptly. This led to a minor collision among the convoy of cars following him.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the damage to the vehicles was minimal. This near-miss comes just a month after Ganguly’s daughter, Sana, was involved in an accident in Kolkata when a bus reportedly hit her car on Diamond Harbour Road. Thankfully, she escaped unhurt, with only slight damage to her vehicle.
Sourav Ganguly was en route to Burdwan University, where he attended an event and interacted with students and staff. He spoke about the future of Indian cricket and shared anecdotes from his illustrious career.
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Expressing his gratitude, he said, “I am overwhelmed. It feels great to be in Burdwan. I am even happier that you invited me. BDS (Burdwan Sports Association) had been asking me to visit for a long time. It feels great to be here today.”
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Recently, Ganguly has been actively involved with Delhi Capitals across multiple T20 leagues, including the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Indian Premier League (IPL), and International League T20 (ILT20). Under his advisory role, Dubai Capitals, the franchise’s ILT20 team, secured their first-ever title, defeating the Desert Vipers by four wickets in the final. Led by English wicketkeeper Sam Billings, this marked a significant milestone for the franchise across global T20 competitions.
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Since stepping down as BCCI President, Ganguly has taken on a key role in cricket management. In October 2024, he was appointed Director of Cricket at JSW Sports, overseeing the strategic development of the company’s cricketing ventures. His deep involvement in both domestic and international T20 circuits continues to shape modern cricket, reinforcing his stature as one of the sport’s most influential figures.
