Sayan Ghosh returns to Bengal squad in Mumbai after father's death

Sayan Ghosh rejoined the Bengal squad in Mumbai on Friday evening after returning from Kolkata following the death of his father, with the team in the city for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Ghosh had travelled to Mumbai with the Bengal party on Wednesday for the tournament, but news arrived in the early hours of Thursday that his father, who had been battling lung cancer for some time, had passed away; the pacer immediately rushed back to Kolkata to be with his family and attend the last rites, leaving little thought for cricket in those hours.

On Friday evening Ghosh returned to Mumbai and reported to the Wankhede Stadium for a training session ahead of Bengal’s marquee clash against Karnataka; the grief was still fresh, but he wanted to be with the team.

Confirming his return, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) treasurer Sanjay Das told The Hindu: “He has joined the team. He wanted to be with his teammates, and we will constantly back him.”

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla said: “He was determined to come back. His father had been suffering for a long time, and he always wanted Sayan to play cricket. So, Sayan wanted to return and be with the team as a tribute to his father, while also finding comfort in being around his teammates,” Shukla said.

The CAB and the team management have assured Sayan of their continued support as he navigates this difficult phase.

The report was published on November 13, 2026; Ghosh will remain with the Bengal squad as they prepare for the marquee clash against Karnataka.