Sandeep Sarkar, Kolkata: ABP Live Bangla had already indicated that the storm might arise. But even those closely involved with Bengal’s cricket administration could not imagine that it would create such a stir.

After many years, a fiery situation arose around a meeting of the CAB. Disagreement and arguments between the two sides were fine. But the situation is such that, some fear, the biggest incident could have happened in Eden Gardens!

Occasion, Emergent General Meeting of CAB. An emergency meeting was called in the CAB on Wednesday to inform the members why the election for the post of joint secretary was not held. CAB President Saurabh Gangopadhyay called. The opposing camp had three main questions. Whether one can be represented in the CAB meeting after attaining 70 years of age, or having spent 9 years in cricket administration, or holding a government post. claim was Supreme Court The appointed Lodha Committee Act provides for cancellation of representation on all these three criteria. Although Sourav Shibir countered, the Lodha Act applies only to office bearers. Not in the case of club, district, university representatives. This was discussed in the Wednesday afternoon meeting.

However, the situation turned fiery soon after. More than 100 out of 148 authorized voters of CAB were present in the meeting. Talking to many present at the meeting, it was learned that there was an argument going on between former CAB president Abhishek Dalmia and former secretary Naresh Ojha about who is eligible and who is not eligible under the Lodha Act. At that time Subhankar Ghosh Dastidar, the representative of Tollygunge Pioneer Club, who is known as Abhishek-Gnishtha in Maidan, went to say something. It was heard that at that time CAB Vice President Nitisharanjan Dutta protested by hitting the table. That made the situation heated.

While in the meeting, it was learned that he had spoken to several such persons, Subhankar retorted Nitisharanjan that he could not speak to any member like that. Shubhankar lashed out at Nitisharanjan for using multiple identity cards and degrading the dignity of the post despite being the vice president. The meeting became heated with shouts from both sides. Some even said that if CAB treasurer Sanjay Das had not intervened, the situation could have spiraled out of control. Sourav also said that Abhishek is the former president of CAB and it is inappropriate to talk to him like this.

This is one round. After that, Abhishek reportedly had a heated exchange with former CAB office bearer, Councilor Vishwarup Dey. It was being said from the opposition camp that if the Lodha Act is passed, Biswaroop, who has spent 9 years in cricket administration, may also be blocked from representing the club in the CAB. Vishwarup also argued against it.

After that, Abhishek also had a falling out with CAB Secretary Bablu Kol. It was heard that Snehashis Gangopadhyay, who appeared in the meeting from the former CAB president, City Athletic Club, tried to say something but was initially stopped by Bhai Sourav. Snehashis did not speak after being asked to speak.

Questions are also being raised as to why Electoral Officer Sushant Ranjan Upadhyay was present in the meeting. The opposition claims, when the election or voting is not taking place in the meeting, why should the election officer stay? However, Sourav Shibir is saying that it is not unfair to have the election officer in the meeting to explain why the election was not held. A representative of the state sports department was also present in the meeting.

It was learned that Sourav said at the end of the meeting that the opposition camp can go to court if there is a question about who the Lodha Act is applicable and who is not. It is roughly decided that the election of Secretary (as Bablu Kol is turning 70) and Joint Secretary will be held during CAB’s annual general meeting in September. Apex Council vacancies will also be filled.

It is said from the opposition camp that it is their moral victory. It is said that the ruling camp itself could not field any candidate after announcing the election. The ruling camp countered that the election was not held because no party was ready. All in all, there is a lot going on in Bengal cricket.

And Maidan cricket lovers are raising the question, where is the thinking about the game in so much administrative confusion? How old is Bengal? Ranji Trophy Didn’t champion?

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