Ganguly Takes Charge as JSW Sports Director of Cricket, Heads Delhi Capitals

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President, has been named the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports. In this role, Ganguly will oversee all cricketing operations for the organization, including its key franchises like Delhi Capitals’ men’s and women’s IPL and WPL teams, and Pretoria Capitals, which competes in the SA20 League.

Role at JSW Sports

• Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as Director of Cricket for JSW Sports.
• He will oversee all cricket-related activities for JSW Sports, which includes managing cricketing properties such as the Delhi Capitals (men’s and women’s teams) and Pretoria Capitals (SA20 League).

Past Association with JSW Sports

• Ganguly has a long-standing relationship with JSW Sports, having first joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor.
• He worked closely with head coach Ricky Ponting and later took on the role of Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals.

Parth Jindal’s Statement

• JSW Sports founder Parth Jindal expressed his enthusiasm, stating that Ganguly is considered family at JSW Sports and is regarded as one of the sharpest minds in cricket.
• Jindal believes that Ganguly’s leadership and cricketing acumen will greatly benefit JSW Sports’ cricket ventures.

Ganguly’s Reaction

• Ganguly shared his pleasure at being part of JSW Sports again, citing his strong personal and professional ties with the JSW Group and the Jindal family.
• He expressed confidence in contributing his experience to JSW Sports’ cricket projects, especially given their innovative and visionary approach.

Future Plans

• Ganguly’s presence is expected during the upcoming mega IPL auction, particularly at the Delhi Capitals’ table, signaling his active involvement in the team’s future strategy.

JSW Sports Statement

• The organization highlighted the strong bond between Parth Jindal and Ganguly, describing the appointment as an extension of their relationship.
• The statement emphasized Ganguly’s previous collaboration with Delhi Capitals and his continued role as a key figure in the team’s cricketing operations.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President, has been named the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports
Responsibilities	– Oversee cricketing operations for JSW Sports – Manage Delhi Capitals (men’s and women’s IPL and WPL teams) and Pretoria Capitals (SA20 League)
Past Association	– Joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor – Later became Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals
JSW Sports Statement	– Strong bond between Ganguly and Parth Jindal, appointment seen as a natural extension of past collaborations