"He wanted a release but we have not given him. Bengal signed him when Hyderabad were in Plate. We need his service, and how can he leave us now..." Ganguly said at Eden Gardens today, adding that he would join the pre-season practice.
CAB joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya said they would inform Ojha's home state association, Hyderabad Cricket Association, tomorrow.
HCA secretary T Seshnarayan said, "If they are not releasing Ojha what can we do? We have high regards for Ganguly, he's a former India captain and he will take a decision in the best interest of the game and cricketers in Bengal."
But he had a lacklustre last season with 10 wickets from six matches and there were reports of discontent within the team.
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