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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly has opened up about his future in cricket, saying he remains closely connected to the game and is open to exploring coaching opportunities. Having recently guided Pretoria Capitals to a runners-up finish in the SA20 League, the former India captain said he is keen to stay involved in different roles going forward.<\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Gujarat Titans confident ahead of IPL 2026: ‘We\u2019re here to win, not participate’<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ganguly made it clear that coaching is something he is seriously considering. \u201cThe most important thing for me is cricket. When I used to play cricket, I used to bat, bowl and also captained the national team. But whatever I am doing now is in different phases. I just want get involved with cricket, I also coached Pretoria Capitals in the South Africa League where we reached the final and I have an interest in that also (coaching),\u201d he said in an event in Noida, as quoted by PTI.He added, \u201cI have been BCCI and CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal) president as well and became CAB president again. I have achieved everything in life and whatever opportunities I will get I will explore them.\u201dOn the game itself, Ganguly backed Test cricket as the toughest and most important format, while calling T20 the least challenging, even though it attracts crowds.Ganguly also weighed in on the IPL<\/a>\u2019s Impact Player rule, saying it is unlikely to go away despite criticism. \u201cImpact player rule I think it’s going to stay\u2026 this is here to stay, someone will like it someone will not,\u201d he said.Talking about the IPL\u2019s growth, especially the massive Rajasthan Royals<\/a> deal, he called the numbers \u201cmind-blowing\u201d and added, \u201cIPL will only go to greater heights\u2026 it’s mind-blowing numbers but there is lot’s more in store for Indian cricket.\u201dHe also highlighted young talents to watch, including Auqib Nabi, as the league continues to showcase emerging stars.<\/div>\n