A former Joint Secretary during 2007-08, Paul filed his papers on the last day of nominations and hoped to get support in his fight against the CAB heavyweight who had been holding the top post since 1993 barring a 19-month hiatus after his expulsion from Sharad Pawar-led BCCI following fund embezzlement charges in December 2006.
"He (Dalmiya) is showing his influence at the CAB for about 30 years. As his Joint Secretary Biswarup Dey's term was ending this year, he (Dalmiya) even demoted him to field him for the treasurer's post.
"We have to bring transparency in the administration. To protest this, I have finally decided to contest against him. I hope to get support," Paul told PTI.
With his chances looking slim, Paul said he would seek support of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly who is the General Secretary of Barisha Sporting Club.
"I will speak to him soon. I hope to get his support and give him (Dalmiya) a fight," Paul, who has won only once from six contests at CAB, said. (More)