'T20 is here to stay, it will...', says Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly's praise for T20 cricket is no surprise considering his pioneering role in shaping India's aggressive brand of cricket during his captaincy.
T20 has indeed revolutionised the sport, offering a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled version that appeals to a wider audience. Its shorter duration, dynamic gameplay, and entertainment value have made it immensely popular, attracting new fans and commercial opportunities.
Ganguly's endorsement of T20's significance underscores its integral role in modern cricket and its potential to further propel the sport's growth, particularly at grassroots levels through tournaments like the Bengal Pro T20 League.
"It is a great introduction to the game. Change is inevitable in everything. Many of us who started playing 2-day cricket and 4-day cricket will have to accept that T20 cricket is here to stay and it is something that will take the game forward," Ganguly said during the unveiling of the Bengal Pro T20 League trophy.
Bengal Pro T20 League is the official franchise-based Premier T20 Cricket league of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
Speaking about the same to the media, Ganguly said," It's (T20 Leagues) happening in every state. We are probably 5-6 years late on this. Any way of playing the sport will always be very helpful. T20 is an important part of cricket these days and this will be a huge opportunity for everyone to perform."
During the event, Servotech Power Systems Ltd Founder and Managing Director Raman Bhatia, Director Sarika Bhatia and Marketing Head Rishabh Bhatia were felicitated by Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami.
"It was a great honour for our founder and managing director, Raman Bhatia, our Director, Sarika Bhatia, and myself to be recognized by the legendary cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami at the Bengal Pro T20 League Trophy Launch event today. Their recognition shows how committed our company is to working for the growth of cricket in Bengal. We are excited to begin this journey and contribute to the League's success," said Rishabh Bhatia, Marketing Head, Servotech Power Systems Ltd in a statement.
The inaugural edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League promises to be an exciting spectacle, with eight teams vying for glory and the opportunity to showcase their talent on the big stage.
Scheduled to kick off on June 11 in Kolkata, the league is poised to captivate cricket enthusiasts with its blend of skill, competition, and entertainment.
(With ANI inputs)