Cricket Association of Bengal
Governing body for Cricket in West Bengal, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is the governing body for cricket in the Indian state of West Bengal. It owns the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, where its headquarters are located.[2][3] CAB is a full member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and organises various events in West Bengal. It manages the Bengal cricket team, which has competed in domestic tournaments since 1935 and plays its home matches at Eden Gardens.
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| Sport | Cricket |
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| Jurisdiction |  Regional |
| Abbreviation | CAB |
| Founded | 1928[1] |
| Affiliation | BCCI |
| Affiliation date | 2008 |
| Regional affiliation | East Zone |
| Headquarters | Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy Club House, Fort William, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021 |
| President | Snehasish Ganguly |
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History
Founded in 1928, the CAB has its headquarters in Kolkata and, its jurisdiction extends over the entire West Bengal.[4] The Association has an Honorary President,[5] many of whom have been well-known cricketers. Former Bengal and India captain Sourav Ganguly was in office from 2015 to 2019. He was succeeded by Avishek Dalmiya, the son of former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, until 2022. Snehasish Ganguly, brother of Sourav, has held office since October 2022.
CAB's most prominent role is management of the state team in national tournaments. Bengal had twice won the prestigious Ranji Trophy, in 1939 and 1990. The team has been runners-up 13 times and only Mumbai have appeared in more finals. CAB also organises international matches, especially at Eden Gardens which has hosted Test cricket since 1934.[6]
Organization
CAB operates through a democratically elected body.[7] Elections are conducted regularly for the posts of President, Secretary, and Treasurer.[8] Several sub-committees assist the administration:
- Selection Committees
- Tournament Committees
- Infrastructure and Development Committees
- Anti-Corruption Unit
- Women's Cricket Development Committee[9]
Competitions organized
Club level
The CAB organizes several major club tournaments annually:[10]
- CAB First Division League
- CAB Second Division League
- CAB Super League (Top 6 First Division teams)
- A. N. Ghosh Memorial Trophy
- P. Sen Trophy (One-day matches)
District level
CAB promotes cricket in districts through:
- District T20 Tournament
- Inter-district One-day Tournament[11]
Youth and women's cricket
The association hosts regular youth and women's competitions:[12]
- U-13, U-15, U-18, U-23 tournaments
- Women's Senior League
- Women's Under-19 tournaments
Bengal cricket team
The Bengal team represents the state in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[13] Bengal won its first Ranji Trophy in 1938–39 and again in 1989–90.[14]
Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens, managed by CAB, is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.[15] It hosted its first Test match in 1934.[16] Eden Gardens has been the venue for numerous historic matches including the 1987 World Cup final and the 2016 T20 World Cup final.
Notable players produced
CAB has nurtured several international cricketers:[17]
Current focus areas
CAB's strategic objectives include:[18]
- Strengthening grassroots cricket through district academies
- Hosting international and IPL matches at Eden Gardens
- Upgrading facilities across urban and rural centers
- Promoting women's cricket
- Talent identification and youth development programs
References
External links
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