Sourav Ganguly shares cryptic message: Planning to start something: Fans wonder if he's joining politics

Kolkata, June 1: Just days after the Indian Premier League came to a successful end, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly shared a cryptic message on his Twitter handle, that left many wondering if the former Indian cricketer was stepping down as the president of the Indian cricket board.

Ganguly's message hinted that he was set to start a 'new chapter of his life'. There has been a lot of speculation about Ganguly - fondly known as Dada - joining politics. Ganguly's message added fuel to that as many debated whether Ganguly's next innings will be in the political field.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his India debut, Dada took to social media and wrote, "2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992. Since then, cricket has given me a lot. Most importantly, it has given me the support of all of you. I want to thank every single person who has been a part of the journey, supported me, and helped me reach where I am today.

"Today, I am planning to start something that I feel will probably help a lot of people. I hope you continue your support as I enter this chapter of my life."

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— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 1, 2022

Both BCCI and Jay Shah confirmed that Ganguly has not stepped down from his post as BCCI President.

"The rumours doing rounds about Mr Sourav Ganguly stepping down from the post of BCCI President are factually incorrect," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement issued to PTI.

"We have some exciting times in the form of media rights coming up and my colleagues and I are completely focused on the upcoming opportunity and safeguarding the interest of Indian cricket," Shah further stated.

Ganguly who retired from international cricket in 2008, took over as BCCI president in 2019.