Sourav Ganguly meets Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, raises speculation

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Sunday met West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan. Image: Twitter

Xtra Time Web Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly Sunday met West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence. The meeting was described by sources at Raj Bhavan as a “courtesy call”.

With Assembly elections due in the state next year, there is speculation that he may join politics.

Mr Ganguly, who reached Raj Bhavan at around 4.40 PM, did not take any question on the reason for his visit.

The meeting between Mr Ganguly and Jagdeep Dhankhar was on till 5.40 PM.

Raj Bhavan sources said that Mr Ganguly’s visit has nothing to do with the political developments in the state.

With Assembly elections due in the state in April-May next year, there has been speculation that he may join politics.