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White-ball captaincy change brings Kohli and Ganguly at loggerheads

A day after Kohli was removed as ODI captain, Ganguly told ANI that he had indeed spoken to Virat regarding the leadership change adding, that he had requested Virat to not give up the T20I captaincy

White-ball captaincy change brings Kohli and Ganguly at loggerheads
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 7:59 AM IST

Wasn't asked to reconsider decision to quit T20I captaincy: Virat Kohli

Shortly before the start of this year's T20 World Cup in the UAE, Kohli had announced his decision to step down as India's T20I captain after the tournament

Wasn't asked to reconsider decision to quit T20I captaincy: Virat Kohli
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 5:42 PM IST

Couldn't have had two white-ball captains: Ganguly on Rohit replacing Kohli

The BCCI on Wednesday named Rohit the captain of the ODI side going into the 2023 ODI World Cup

Couldn't have had two white-ball captains: Ganguly on Rohit replacing Kohli
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 7:14 PM IST

We've time to decide, SA tour is on as of now: Sourav Ganguly

The former India captain also backed out-of-favour allrounder Hardik Pandya to regain his place in the side after returning to full fitness

We've time to decide, SA tour is on as of now: Sourav Ganguly
Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 2:22 AM IST

Indian cricket in safe hands, says Ganguly as Dravid, Laxman take key posts

"Indian cricket is in safe hands," gushed BCCI president Sourav Ganguly as his former illustrious teammates, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are now set to "give their all" in two influential positions

Indian cricket in safe hands, says Ganguly as Dravid, Laxman take key posts
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 7:07 PM IST

Dhoni won't charge any fee for being mentor of Indian team: Ganguly

The iconic former captain was brought in as mentor by the BCCI last month when it announced the squad for the mega-event, scheduled to start October 17.

Dhoni won't charge any fee for being mentor of Indian team: Ganguly
Updated On : 12 Oct 2021 | 6:59 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly has played a huge role in my batting: Venkatesh Iyer

KKR batsman Venkatesh Iyer is himself a huge fan of Sourav Ganguly and has modelled his game and technique on the lines of the former India skipper.

Sourav Ganguly has played a huge role in my batting: Venkatesh Iyer
Updated On : 25 Sep 2021 | 1:36 PM IST

We want rescheduled Test to be 'fifth of series and not one off: Ganguly

The test was cancelled last week owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp

We want rescheduled Test to be 'fifth of series and not one off: Ganguly
Updated On : 13 Sep 2021 | 5:40 PM IST

Fifth Test cancelled due to players' refusal, not because of IPL: Ganguly

Ganguly denied that the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) had played any part in the decision

Fifth Test cancelled due to players' refusal, not because of IPL: Ganguly
Updated On : 13 Sep 2021 | 3:52 PM IST

Making Dhoni mentor is a way to use his experience for T20 WC: Ganguly

The BCCI apex council received a complaint against MS Dhoni's appointment as the Indian team's mentor for the T20 World Cup, citing the conflict of interest clause in the Lodha Committee reforms

Making Dhoni mentor is a way to use his experience for T20 WC: Ganguly
Updated On : 09 Sep 2021 | 4:29 PM IST
Updated On : 08 Jul 2021 | 6:48 PM IST

India-New Zealand World Test Championship final in Southampton: Ganguly

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed on Monday

India-New Zealand World Test Championship final in Southampton: Ganguly
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 8:34 PM IST

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match

India needs to win the ongoing series by at least a margin of 2-1 to make the finals of the WTC

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 2:02 PM IST

Sounds of silence

Wasim Jaffer quit as coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team on Feb 9 after he was accused of being communal. Big guns of Indian cricket, with few exceptions, remained silent

Sounds of silence
Updated On : 19 Feb 2021 | 11:10 PM IST

One pink-Test in series ideal, needed to keep longest format alive: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly, BCCI president has said that one pink-ball Test in every series is ideal and it will help bring crowds in large numbers for the longest format of the game

One pink-Test in series ideal, needed to keep longest format alive: Ganguly
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

Ganguly may undergo another angioplasty in 'few days or weeks'

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will have to undergo another angioplasty in a 'few days or weeks' but for now be discharged from hospital as his condition is 'stable'

Ganguly may undergo another angioplasty in 'few days or weeks'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 7:11 PM IST

BCCI appoints Chetan Sharma as national selection committee chairman

Former India pacer Chetan Sharma was appointed chairman of the senior national selection panel by the BCCI's CAC, which also picked Abbey Kuruvilla and Debashis Mohanty in the five-member team.

BCCI appoints Chetan Sharma as national selection committee chairman
Updated On : 24 Dec 2020 | 9:29 PM IST

I watched football for you: Ganguly condoles Diego Maradona's demise

"My hero no more ...my mad genius rest in peace. I watched football for you," Ganguly tweeted.

I watched football for you: Ganguly condoles Diego Maradona's demise
Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 10:59 PM IST

Have undergone 22 Covid tests in past four and half months: Ganguly

Ganguly on Tuesday revealed that he underwent as many as 22 COVID-19 tests in the past four and a half months while trying to navigate his professional commitments amid the raging pandemic

Have undergone 22 Covid tests in past four and half months: Ganguly
Updated On : 24 Nov 2020 | 9:10 PM IST

ISL success will inspire other sports, drive fear of Covid away: Ganguly

Start of India's football season amid the COVID-19 has the country's cricket boss excited as he believes a smooth ISL would help in driving away the "fear" of conducting big events across the nation

ISL success will inspire other sports, drive fear of Covid away: Ganguly
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 3:34 AM IST