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Cricket Association of Bengal

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Cricket Association of Bengal
SportCricket
Jurisdiction Regional
AbbreviationCAB
Founded1928; 97 years ago (1928)[1]
AffiliationBCCI
Affiliation date2008
Regional affiliationEast Zone
HeadquartersDr. Bidhan Chandra Roy Club House, Fort William, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021
PresidentSnehasish Ganguly
Official website
www.cricketassociationofbengal.com
India

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.

History

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Panoramic View of the Eden Gardens during IPL 2008

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

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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

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Club Level

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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

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CAB promotes cricket in districts through:

  • District T20 Tournament
  • Inter-district One-day Tournament[11]

Youth and Women's Cricket

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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

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Main article: 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

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Main article: 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

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CAB has nurtured several international cricketers:[17]

Current Focus Areas

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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

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Cited sources

  1. ^ Early History of Bengal Cricket leading to the formation of the Cricket Association of Bengal in 1928. The Cricket Association Of Bengal.
  2. ^ "CALCUTTA — CRICKET CLUBS — Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)". calcuttayellowpages.com. Calcutta Yellow Pages Calcutta. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  3. ^ Banerjee, Joydeep; Karmakar, Rajat (21 November 2013). "আনাচে–কানাচে: ময়দান ও ক্লাব. ক্যালকাটা ক্রিকেট অ্যান্ড ফুটবল ক্লাব (সিসিএফসি)" [Maidan & Club: Calcutta Cricket and Football Club (CCFC)]. archives.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Kolkata: Anandabazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  4. ^ CAB Rules, 23 August 2019, page 1
  5. ^ CAB Rules, 23 August 2019, page 6
  6. ^ "Wisden Almanack Test Report". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  7. ^ https://www.cricketassociationofbengal.com/administration.php
  8. ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/cricket-association-of-bengal-elections-2022-8210113/
  9. ^ https://www.cricketassociationofbengal.com/womens-cricket.php
  10. ^ https://www.cricketassociationofbengal.com/tournaments.php
  11. ^ https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/cab-focus-on-district-cricket/cid/1847103
  12. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/cab-to-launch-womens-t20-league/articleshow/73423093.cms
  13. ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/bengal-1941
  14. ^ https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy-bengal-wins-1938-1939-1989-1990/article65020206.ece
  15. ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58014.html
  16. ^ https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1420128
  17. ^ https://www.cricketassociationofbengal.com/history.php
  18. ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/cab-focus-on-infrastructure-development-2024-9237817/

Further reading

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