SOURAV GANGULY
'Rohit Sharma will jump into Barbados ocean if…': Ganguly’s sarcastic take on WC finals goes viral
Former captain Sourav Ganguly has said he does not want to give any advice to Rohit Sharma ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup final against South Africa and is extending his good wishes. He lauded the team's planning and hoped India finishes on the rig...
'Gautam Gambhir will be Team India's next coach…': Ganguly predicts Rahul Dravid's replacement
Ahead of the ICC T20 WC Final between India and South Africa, Former Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly on June 28 expressed his confidence in former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir becoming the next coach of the Indian team. “…Yes, I think he will be the next co...
Veedol signs Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador
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"Would love to coach the Indian team": Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed interest in coaching the Indian team and endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential coach. The BCCI is evaluating the next head coach as Rahul Dravid's tenure nears its end after the T20 World Cup 2024.
If he has applied, Gautam Gambhir would be good coach for India: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential national cricket team coach. He said emphasised the need for an Indian coach. Ganguly lauded Gambhir's coaching abilities, particularly after his successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. BCCI secretary Jay Shah also indicated a preference for an Indian coach with strong domestic cricket knowledge to elevate Team India's performance. Ganguly expressed confidence in India's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'It's open for the top…', Sourav Ganguly predicts the top contenders for IPL playoffs
Former Indian cricketer and Indian Captain of Indian Cricket team Sourav Ganguly said, "... Its open for the Top 6 to make it to the Last 4. It happens in every big tournament and it is not the first time in IPL that it was the business end of the tournament with 6...
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Virat Kohli should open in T20 World Cup: Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly said India have picked a balanced squad for the T20 World Cup which has the wherewithal to land the trophy after a gap of 17 years. India's lone triumph in the T20 World Cup came in 2007, the inaugural edition held in South Africa. Kohli is the current Orange Cap holder in this IPL with 634 runs from 12 matches, averaging 70.44 and at an impressive strike-rate of 153.51, which is significantly higher than his career rate of 134.31.
Virat Kohli as opener in T20 world cup? Harbhajan Singh says this
Harbhajan, Pathan, Ganguly, and Hayden advocate for Virat Kohli at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup. The debate revolves around Kohli's batting position and its impact on team composition and powerplay strategy.
"Axar Patel certainty... Pant will go": Sourav Ganguly backs two Delhi Capitals players for T20 World Cup
Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly believes Axar Patel is a "certainty" for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup and also backed franchise skipper Rishabh Pant for finding a place in the squad.
Indian sports fans are flying more to be where the action is
Indian sports fans are travelling the world to watch their favourite sporting events across categories like never before, buoyed by rising disposable incomes, travel companies said.
Fans shouldn't boo Hardik Pandya, not his fault if named Mumbai Indians captain: Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly criticizes fans for booing Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians skipper, highlighting Pandya's innocence in replacing Rohit Sharma. Ganguly condemns the booing trend at multiple matches and emphasizes Pandya's appointment by the franchise.
Why do we need turning tracks, we need to play on good wickets: Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has criticized the preparation of spinners for Test matches, citing Jasprit Bumrah's impressive performance. Ganguly, a supporter of pace bowling and sporting tracks, believes that bowlers of all genres should be involved in the game. He expressed his belief that India will get 20 wickets on any surface with Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep, and Axar.
Sourav Ganguly's one-word reply on the quality he has but Sachin, Kohli, Dhoni don't
Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian skipper, recently appeared on a reality show where he shared the qualities he admires in Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Ganguly expressed a desire for "Sachin's greatness, Virat's aggressiveness, and Dhoni's calmness." When asked about a unique quality he possesses that the legends lack, Ganguly promptly responded with "adjustment," earning applause. Under his leadership, India achieved significant victories, including a notable series win against Pakistan in 2003–04.
Ayushmann Khurrana to star in Sourav Ganguly’s biopic: Check details here
Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to start his shooting for Sourav Ganguly’s biopic. The official filing date has not been announced yet. This sports biopic, which is being directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is one of the most eagerly awaited upcoming Hindi movies.
Rohit Sharma should captain in T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli also should be there: Sourav Ganguly
Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday backed stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in India's squad for the T20I World Cup in June. The duo, who have not featured in any T20I for about 14 months, have made themselves available for the sport's shortest format, and it remains to be seen if they are picked for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning January 11 in Mohali.
Dhoni was sitting in shorts. Then Ganguly asked him to bat at No 3 vs Pakistan. What happened next
Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, known for his bold decisions is also known for nurturing young talents like Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, and Harbhajan Singh. In a pivotal move during a match against Pakistan in Vizag, Ganguly, fondly called Dada, strategically promoted MS Dhoni to bat at number 3, a departure from Dhoni's usual position at number 7. Despite initial skepticism, this decision led to Dhoni's explosive innings of 148 runs, shaping him into a formidable wicketkeeper-batsman and captain.
The Dhoni factor in Delhi Capitals' Rs 7.2 crore gamble on 19-year-old Kumar Kushagra in IPL 2024
Delhi Capitals' director of cricket, Sourav Ganguly, draws parallels between 19-year-old talent Kumar Kushagra and the legendary MS Dhoni. Impressed with Kushagra's six-hitting prowess and bail-whipping technique, Ganguly played a key role in Delhi Capitals' successful bid of Rs 7.2 crore for the uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman in the IPL 2024 auctions. Kushagra, who gained attention during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, has risen swiftly since entering competitive cricket at 12, representing India in the U19 World Cup and setting records in first-class cricket.
Northeast region is India’s pride and jewel: Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly
The former BCCI President said that for the development of Tripura cricket if the state government sought any kind of help he is ready to extend the help as much as possible and added that northeast athletes have special talents. Ganguly asserted that organising an important cricket tournament in Tripura would be feasible if the state invested more funds for the development of necessary infrastructure, particularly construction of stadium.
"I didn't remove Virat Kohli from captaincy," says ex-BCCI Prez Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly has reaffirmed that it had nothing to do with Virat Kohli's dismissal as T20I captain. Kohli had later stepped down as captain in both ODI and Test series. Ganguly, who was then the BCCI President, reaffirmed that he had requested him to continue leading in T20Is.
Don’t think about the outcome, embrace the pressure, says Michael Clarke and Sourav Ganguly
One held the World Cup trophy as the captain of Australia the last time they had won it in 2015, while the other had led his team to the World Cup final in 2003 with eight straight wins. Michael Clarke and Sourav Ganguly talk with Boria Majumdar ahead of the mega final
Former stars Ganguly, Shastri, Bevan back India to emerge victorious in World Cup final
India and Australia are set to lock horns in the highly anticipated finale on Sunday former cricketers talked about the team that could potentially emerge victorious and go down in the history books as champion.
Pant is good, to be back for next IPL: Delhi Capitals director Sourav Ganguly
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant who was out of the field because of his injury might come back in action from the next IPL season. Pant, the Delhi Capitals skipper, had a close shave after his car hit a divider and caught fire in a terrifying accident in December last year. Australia opener David Warner led DC in Pant's absence last season to finish second from the bottom.
Did you know? Sourav Ganguly almost became the first ‘timed-out’ cricketer
Angelo Mathews's "timed out" dismissal on Monday stirred memories of a similar incident involving former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly in a South Africa Test in 2007. In Ganguly's case, he had to rush onto the field after India lost a wicket because Sachin Tendulkar was unavailable to join due to his time off the pitch, and VVS Laxman was in the shower. Despite exceeding the three-minute limit, Ganguly's dismissal wasn't appealed by the Proteas' skipper, Graeme Smith.
How former players see India-Pakistan World Cup match
"It is a huge game. Always was and always will be. In my tenure we had a great record against Pakistan, but this time round it will be a more competitive game. Things have changed after Pakistan beat India in Dubai last year. Pakistan is a very good side…but playing against India in India in front of 1,30,000 fans is a very different thing," said Sourav Ganguly
ICC Cricket World Cup: A look at India's top performers in tournament history
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India is set to begin soon, and all eyes will be on the Indian team. Experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin will be looking to solidify their legacies in home conditions, while young talents like Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will be making their tournament debut.
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