BCCI Venue Decisions And Sourav Ganguly’s Response

BCCI Announces Test Venues for 2026–27 Season

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released Team India’s schedule for the 2026–27 season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the locations for their upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test matches against Australia.

The selected venues are:

Nagpur
Chennai
Guwahati
Ranchi
Ahmedabad

The decision excluded traditional venues because they were not selected. Fans expressed their dissatisfaction through social media platforms because they disagreed with this decision.

Sourav Ganguly Supports BCCI’s Decision

Sourav Ganguly who had served as captain of India now serves as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal CAB supported the BCCI methods.

He said that while hosting matches at Eden Gardens is important other venues should also get opportunities. He emphasized that India has developed numerous top-notch stadiums which exist throughout its entire territory.

Ganguly highlighted key points:

Traditional venues remain important for Test cricket
New venues should also host international matches
Infrastructure across India has improved significantly
Expanding venues helps grow the game nationwide

He expressed his excitement to watch upcoming games which will take place in Chennai as well as Guwahati and Ranchi. He described the facilities at these venues as excellent.

Importance of Traditional Test Venues

Ganguly noted that earlier Test matches were mostly held in a few cities:

Kolkata
Kanpur
Chennai
Delhi
Mumbai

He said these venues still create a strong atmosphere especially for Test cricket. According to him playing at Eden Gardens remains a special experience for any cricketer.

He explained that T20 and ODI matches display different characteristics yet Test matches at established venues deliver distinct experiences because of spectator interaction and historical significance.

The 2001 Eden Gardens Test match stands as a significant historical event for Indian cricket according to Ganguly who viewed the match as an important milestone for Indian cricket.

He said:

The match remains unforgettable
It holds a special place in Test cricket history
The members of that team will meet again

The reunion was initially planned earlier but got postponed due to personal commitments. The organization will reveal the new date in the future.

Career Highlights Beyond the NatWest Trophy

Ganguly reviewed his professional accomplishments from his career. He said that while winning the NatWest Trophy 2002 was important, his Test victories gave him greater satisfaction.

He showed major accomplishments through his work: