New Zealand opener breaks Sourav Ganguly's 25-year-old record
3 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand opener breaks Sourav Ganguly's 25-year-old record

Hindustan Times  

The sight of a 23-year-old Sourav Ganguly driving Dominic Cork through covers to bring up his maiden Test century will go down as one of the most iconic moments of Indian cricket. For 25 years, Ganguly's 131 stood out as the highest score by a Test debutant at Lord's, before New Zealand opener Devon Conway overtook the former India captain on Wednesday. During the first Test match between New Zealand and England, making his debut, 29-year-old Conway scored a century on debut and smashes his way into the history books with an unbeaten 136 off 240 balls. Conway's 136* is also the fourth highest score by a New Zealand debutant, behind Matthew Sinclair's 214, Hamish Rutherford's 171 and James Neesham's 137 not out, and the 29-year-old has a great chance to go third on the list when he resumes on Thursday.

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New Zealand opener Conway out of third Test against England, Chapman named replacement
1 month ago

New Zealand opener Conway out of third Test against England, Chapman named replacement

The Hindu  

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two Tests, will be replaced in the squad by …

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test
1 month ago

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test

Hindustan Times  

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two tests, will be replaced in the squad …

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test
1 month ago

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test

Hindustan Times  

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two tests, will be replaced in the squad …

Sachin Tendulkar sends special 'offside' wish for birthday boy Sourav Ganguly
6 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar sends special 'offside' wish for birthday boy Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar sent a special birthday wish to former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who turned 52 on July 8, Monday. pic.twitter.com/8sd5XtxJvN — Sachin Tendulkar July 8, 2024 Ganguly made a spectacular start to his career, scoring a remarkable debut century at Lord's in 1996. Known for his elegant stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers, Ganguly's cover drives …

‘I would say Sourav Ganguly’: Former India star Kaif picks best captain, reveals ‘big comment’ from ex-BCCI chief
1 year, 6 months ago

‘I would say Sourav Ganguly’: Former India star Kaif picks best captain, reveals ‘big comment’ from ex-BCCI chief

Hindustan Times  

Considered to be one of the greatest fielders in cricket history, Mohammad Kaif shared the field with some legendary cricketers during his playing career. File image of Sourav Ganguly with Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif. The 42-year-old is most famous for his role in India's win vs England in the 2022 NatWest Series final, where he helped Sourav Ganguly's side …

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future

Hindustan Times  

The 'Prince of Kolkata' has turned a year older on Thursday. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 49th birthday today. Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future Here are five decisions made by Sourav Ganguly as captain that changed Indian cricket forever: Ganguly sends VVS Laxman at No.3 in Kolkata in 2001 against Australia. Dravid …

Sourav Ganguly recalls his debut ton at Lord's: Sachin Tendulkar came up to me and told me to relax
3 years, 6 months ago

Sourav Ganguly recalls his debut ton at Lord's: Sachin Tendulkar came up to me and told me to relax

India TV News  

Recalling his dream Test debut at Lord's, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly said that he was mentally tired after notching up the first hundred when Sachin Tendulkar told him to relax and "have your cup of tea". Ganguly, arguably one of the best skippers that India has ever produced in its cricketing history, had a dream debut at the "Home of …

New Zealand's latest batting sensation Devon Conway tracing Sourav Ganguly's path literally
3 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand's latest batting sensation Devon Conway tracing Sourav Ganguly's path literally

India TV News  

Devon Conway, who broke Sourav Ganguly's record of most runs on Test debut at Lord's, has quite a few things in common with the former India skipper, who is also the current Indian cricket board president. To start with, both Ganguly and Conway are two of just six players to have scored hundreds while making Test debut at Lord's, which …

ENG vs NZ 1st Test: Day 3 called off without a ball being bowled
3 years, 7 months ago

ENG vs NZ 1st Test: Day 3 called off without a ball being bowled

Business Standard  

Devon Conway, who broke Sourav Ganguly's record of most runs on Test debut at Lord's, has quite a few things in common with the former India skipper, who is also the current Indian cricket board president. To start with, both Ganguly and Conway are two of just six players to have scored hundreds while making Test debut at Lord's, which …

Devon Conway breaks legendary Ranjitsinhji's 125-yr-old record a day after going past Sourav Ganguly
3 years, 7 months ago

Devon Conway breaks legendary Ranjitsinhji's 125-yr-old record a day after going past Sourav Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

A day after breaking Sourav Ganguly’s record 25-year-old record as an overseas opener in England, New Zealand opener Devon Conway on Thursday broke KS Ranjitsinhji’s 125-year-old record for the highest score by any batsman on debut in a Test match in England. Devon Conway during England vs New Zealand 1st Test at Lord's Conway achieved the milestone on Day 2 …

Devon Conway passes the Test with record century on Lord’s debut
3 years, 7 months ago

Devon Conway passes the Test with record century on Lord’s debut

Hindustan Times  

Not often does life offer a second chance, not after a string of mediocre returns in South African domestic cricket. Part of the same under-19 South Africa batch featuring Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock, Conway sold everything and left for New Zealand on realising his career wasn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, Conway, 29, became the first overseas opener ever …

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: Conway hits 136 at Lord's on Test debut; NZ 246-3 vs England at stumps
3 years, 7 months ago

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: Conway hits 136 at Lord's on Test debut; NZ 246-3 vs England at stumps

Hindustan Times  

Devon Conway became just the sixth player to hit a Test century on debut at Lord’s, with the left-handed opener brilliantly anchoring New Zealand to 246-3 against England on Day 1 of the first match of the series Wednesday. New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates scoring a century during the first day of the Test match against England at Lord's The …

Conway's debut hundred puts New Zealand on top against England in first Test
3 years, 7 months ago

Conway's debut hundred puts New Zealand on top against England in first Test

The Hindu  

Devon Conway became just the sixth player to hit a Test century on debut at Lord’s, with the left-handed opener brilliantly anchoring New Zealand to 246-3 against England on Day one of the first match of the series Wednesday. By bringing up his hundred with a clip through square leg for four, the South African-born Conway joined Harry Graham and …

ENG vs NZ 1st Test | Debutant Devon Conway breaks Sourav Ganguly's record as New Zealand reach 246/3 on Day 1
3 years, 7 months ago

ENG vs NZ 1st Test | Debutant Devon Conway breaks Sourav Ganguly's record as New Zealand reach 246/3 on Day 1

India TV News  

Devon Conway became just the sixth player to hit a Test century on debut at Lord’s, with the left-handed opener brilliantly anchoring New Zealand to 246-3 against England on Day 1 of the first match of the series Wednesday. In between, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson chopped onto the stumps for 13 off the bowling of James Anderson, who was …

When adamant Virender Sehwag taught Sourav Ganguly key captaincy lesson
3 years, 9 months ago

When adamant Virender Sehwag taught Sourav Ganguly key captaincy lesson

India TV News  

Former India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday recalled his early lessons in captaincy, which included an incident involving Virender Sehwag during the Natwest Trophy final in 2003. Then he hit one off the fifth ball too," Ganguly said and added that he soon realised there is no point in stopping Sehwag since his natural game is …

Happy birthday Sourav Ganguly! India's legendary former captain turns 48
4 years, 6 months ago

Happy birthday Sourav Ganguly! India's legendary former captain turns 48

India TV News  

Former Indian captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is celebrating his 48th birthday today. Sourav Ganguly's opening partnership with batting great Sachin Tendulkar is a sight which hardly an Indian fan in the 90s would ever forget. Under his captaincy, India famously ended Australia's incredible winning streak during the home series in 2001, beating the side 2-1. In 2007, even …

Sourav Ganguly: ‘Superb’ Rishabh Pant needs to be given time
5 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly: ‘Superb’ Rishabh Pant needs to be given time

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday firmly backed Rishabh Pant, saying the wicketkeeper-batsman is a “superb player” who would mature slowly. The 21-year-old Pant has struggled to make an impact with the bat and behind the stumps in ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh, but Ganguly felt he needed more time. Give Rishabh Pant time, he will be fine,” the former …

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