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KOLKATA: Keen to play for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Sourav Ganguly on Saturday padded up at Eden Gardens and batted for close to two hours in

the morning.

Ganguly, who bid adieu to international cricket last year, practised in company of former Bengal players Gopal Bose and Goutam Shome Junior.

According to Goutam, who is the coach of under-16 Bengal side, Ganguly opted for a different batting style.

"He changed his stance, opening up a bit to get a better view," he said.

Ganguly yesterday told the state selectors - Sambaran Banerjee and Devang Gandhi - about his availability in the Ranji Trophy.

"Ganguly want to play some of the matches. But the exact number of matches he will play, is yet to be finalised," Banerjee said.

Ganguly had on Wednesday expressed desire to play a few matches for Bengal but had ruled out the possibility of a comeback to the national side.

Ganguly had earlier announced that he would play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-dayers.

He is also set to play the third edition of the Indian Premier League for the Kolkata Knight Riders with possibility of returning as captain.