To another query about his probable clash with Dalmiya in the CAB administration, he said: 'Both of us have the same goal, to take forward Bengal cricket.'

Gangly said he wanted to use his experience to contribute to Bengal cricket.

'I will try to give my best. Hopefully, I will be acceptable,' he said.

In the run-up to the coming CAB AGM, the anti-Dalmiya opposition had tried to persuade Ganguly to file his nomination for the top post, but Ganguly shied away.