Kolkata, August 26: Taking charge of the Bengal side today, newly-appointed coach Roger Binny said he would seek advice of former India captain Sourav Ganguly to do well in the upcoming Ranji Trophy.
The former India medium-pacer, who was part of the 1983 World Cup winning side, had a drill session with the Bengal probables at the indoor complex of Eden Gardens.
Binny said he already had a word with former coach Bharat Arun under whom Bengal faced relegation in the 2007-08 season.
“I have already spoken to Bharat Arun and (last season’s consultant) Mohinder Amarnath before coming here. Next week, I plan to speak to (Sourav) Ganguly and seek his advice,” Binny said.
Binny said he had viewed the quarter-final match (against Tamil Nadu) that Bengal lost last season after being promoted to Super League.
“I feel our batsmen played one-day like shots… They seemed to be in a hurry and played too many shots. I think that’s one thing we can improve upon,” Binny said today.
Welcoming the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) players who are back in the fold after availing the Board’s amensty offer, Binny said, “it’s a positive move and we will have the experienced playes back in the side. But they will have to fight their way back.
—Agencies