Delhi:Bengal fast bowler Sayan Ghosh had reached Mumbai with his team on Wednesday last to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, but on Thursday morning, a mountain of sorrow fell on his family, because Sayan Ghosh's father, who was battling lung cancer for a long time, passed away. After this news, Sayyan immediately returned from Mumbai to Kolkata, so that he could be with his family and attend his father's funeral.
This time was very difficult for Sayan and his family. It was not easy to even think about cricket in such circumstances. However, the very next day after losing his father, he took a decision which caught everyone's attention.
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Sayan Ghosh joins the team again after father's death
On Friday evening, Sayan Ghosh once again joined the Bengal team in Mumbai. He also took part in the team's practice session at Wankhede Stadium. Bengal has to play an important match against Karnataka and Sayan returned to his teammates before this match.
His grief was still fresh, but he wanted to be among his comrades in this difficult time. Cricket and the team environment have been an important part of his life. In such a situation, he decided to join the team again.
Cricket Association of Bengal Treasurer Sanjay Das confirmed Saion's return and said, 'He wanted to be with the team and his teammates. We will support them at every step.
Father wanted Saiyan to keep playing cricket
Bengal coach Lakshmi Ratan Shukla also praised Sayen's decision. Shukla said,
'We came to know about this news on Thursday morning and he immediately went home. But Sayan Ghosh was determined to join back with the team. His father was ill for a long time and always wanted Saion to play cricket. Therefore, Sayyan wanted to return to pay tribute to his father and get some relief in these difficult times by being among his comrades.
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CAB and team gave full support
The Bengal team and the Cricket Association of Bengal stand with Saion in this decision. CAB and team management have assured him that he will be given all kinds of support in this difficult period.
FAQ
Sayan Ghosh's father died of which disease?
Sayan Ghosh's father was suffering from lung cancer for a long time.
What decision did Sayan Ghosh take after his father's death?
After his father's funeral, Sayan Ghosh returned to Mumbai and joined the Bengal team and took part in the practice session.