The question naturally arises is that what really ails cricket in Bengal. Some say that the humid season in Bengal is not suitable for playing cricket. But countries like Bangladesh, Kenya and Zimbabwe also have humid climate but they have slowly reached international standards. The problem definitely lies elsewhere. The cricket season in Calcutta is very short.
Cricket is played only during the winter season.
In other parts of India, cricket is played throughout the year. That helps budding cricketers to get adequate exposure throughout the year. In Bengal, cricket is largely confined to Calcutta. Cricket is played in the districts but there is no concrete plan to tap the talents from the districts. There are almost no proper cricket coaching camps in the districts.