'It was an accident but it made them grumpy': Ganguly on making Steve Waugh wait for toss in 2001 Test series
4 years, 5 months ago

'It was an accident but it made them grumpy': Ganguly on making Steve Waugh wait for toss in 2001 Test series

India TV News  

As Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 48th birthday today, the BCCI shared the full episode of his conversation with Indian opener Mayank Agarwal on the show 'Open Nets with Mayank'. Mayank, during the conversation, pointed out a specific moment from 2001, when Australian Steve Waugh was left annoyed after Ganguly came late for a toss. Mayank had asked Ganguly if Tendulkar forced him to take the striker's end while opening the batting. "He had an answer for both, good form and bad form, until and unless someday you walked past him and went and stood at the non-striker's end.

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Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia
1 week, 1 day ago

Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia

India Today  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has backed under-fire Virat Kohli to score another hundred in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to India Today after Day 4 of the Gabba Test match, Ganguly advised Kohli to leave more balls in the earlier part of his innings. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Ganguly also praised Bengal's Akash Deep, who …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

Sourav Ganguly issues stern warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says ’don’t rule…’
1 month ago

Sourav Ganguly issues stern warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says ’don’t rule…’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a stern warning to the Australian team ahead of the much-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating the Indian team shouldn't be taken lightly despite their recent whitewash against New Zealand at home. The series loss to New Zealand proved to be a wake-up call for the Indian team before BGT and welcomed severe criticism from …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

'I told Rohit Sharma don't finish your career....': Sourav Ganguly's stunning revelation, says 'should play first Test'
1 month, 1 week ago

'I told Rohit Sharma don't finish your career....': Sourav Ganguly's stunning revelation, says 'should play first Test'

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that Rohit Sharma should travel to Australia for the opening Test in Perth considering the team really needs his leadership. The current Indian captain is all but confirmed to miss the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as he wants to spend some time with his family, considering he and his wife Ritika …

Sourav Ganguly: The dynamic revolutionary of Indian cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

Sourav Ganguly: The dynamic revolutionary of Indian cricket

India Today  

When it comes to Sourav Ganguly, neutrality is a rare stance. As one of India's most controversial and combative cricket captains, Ganguly transformed the face of Indian cricket, earning global respect for a team that had struggled in adverse situations. Emergence of a Star Ganguly burst onto the international cricket scene in 1996, fulfilling India's need for a talented left-handed …

'I hope he's listening. I want him to play Test cricket': Ganguly's appeal to Team India star after WTC Final loss
1 year, 6 months ago

'I hope he's listening. I want him to play Test cricket': Ganguly's appeal to Team India star after WTC Final loss

Hindustan Times  

India may have not won an International Cricket Council title in 10 years but former captain Sourav Ganguly has cautioned against jumping to conclusions, particularly with the team's future in Test cricket, based on their loss to Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship final. Ganguly said that India will always have played ready to take the team forward in …

'Steve Waugh rang me up before the Test... knew it was red flag for Australia': Langer's sensational Rahane revelation
1 year, 6 months ago

'Steve Waugh rang me up before the Test... knew it was red flag for Australia': Langer's sensational Rahane revelation

Hindustan Times  

India batter Ajinkya Rahane scripted a brilliant comeback on Friday on Day 3 of World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. Playing his first match for India since being axed for the Sri Lanka Test series at home in March 2022, Rahane emerged as the leading run-getter in an otherwise concerning show for the Indian side in London …

OTD in 2001: Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first batter to score 10000 ODI runs
1 year, 8 months ago

OTD in 2001: Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first batter to score 10000 ODI runs

The Hindu  

It was worth every penny they had spent, and every blow they had earned from the cops to cram into the stadium. The Indian innings could not maintain the tempo set by Tendulkar and Laxman and the latter half wasted the advantage earned by these two. Tendulkar and Laxman’s innings apart, and a cameo by Hemang Badani which ended in …

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder

Firstpost  

“Hats off to Smithy, he did all the work. I’m not surprised… but it was a massive moment to finish off the day strongly.” Nathan Lyon gave credit where it was due and lavished praise on the Australian skipper for the stunning catch at leg-slip to get rid of Cheteshwar Pujara towards the fag end on Day 2. On the …

Ganguly on KL Rahul: ‘If you don’t score in India, you will get flak’
1 year, 9 months ago

Ganguly on KL Rahul: ‘If you don’t score in India, you will get flak’

The Hindu  

It will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his poor run because of the enormous expectations attached with the job, especially when past cricketers have set high standards, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly. “When you don’t score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. While Rahul has played some quality knocks in England and …

Mark Waugh slams Australia's passive approach in Nagpur Test: They were waiting for things to happen
1 year, 10 months ago

Mark Waugh slams Australia's passive approach in Nagpur Test: They were waiting for things to happen

India Today  

Legendary Australia batter Mark Waugh has slammed Australia’s passive approach against India, saying they were waiting for things to happen. Speaking on Star Sports, Waugh heaped praise on Axar Patel and Mohammad Shami, saying both of them batted really well. He went on to say that he would have liked to see Australia captain and world number 1 Test bowler …

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh express shock at Travis Head's axing for 1st Test
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh express shock at Travis Head's axing for 1st Test

Firstpost  

Nagpur: Former Australian captains Matthew Hayden and Steve Waugh have been left shell-shocked by the axing of Travis Head for the first Test against India, with the former saying the player himself was in disbelief after knowing his fate. The Australian team management chose right-handed batter Peter Handscomb ahead of the 2021-22 Ashes “Player of the Series” Head, probably because …

David Warner has issue with his confidence, says Mark Waugh after Australia opener fails in Nagpur Test
1 year, 10 months ago

David Warner has issue with his confidence, says Mark Waugh after Australia opener fails in Nagpur Test

India Today  

Former Australia batter Mark Waugh was critical of David Warner's confidence after the star Australian opener failed with the bat in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur on Thursday. The off stump goes flying ðŸ”å Mohammed Shami dismisses David Warner as Australia lose both their openers early in the first session.#WTC23 | #INDvAUS | 📝https://t.co/rzMJy0hUFm pic.twitter.com/eOI4LiDm9K — …

From Dada's farewell to MS Dhoni's permanent Test captaincy stint- Throwback to memories from VCA Stadium
1 year, 10 months ago

From Dada's farewell to MS Dhoni's permanent Test captaincy stint- Throwback to memories from VCA Stadium

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 From Dada's farewell to MS Dhoni's permanent Test captaincy stint- Throwback to memories from VCA Stadium Image Source : Getty 2/6 Sourav Ganguly bid farewell to international cricket at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur in 2008 after India beat Australia in the fourth Test to win the clinch the series 2-0. Image Source …

'Boss, don't put the newspaper under my door': Sourav Ganguly reveals how he reacted to being 'targeted' in news
2 years, 3 months ago

'Boss, don't put the newspaper under my door': Sourav Ganguly reveals how he reacted to being 'targeted' in news

Hindustan Times  

Star batter Virat Kohli endured a prolonged lean patch and failed to score an international century for about three years, with his batting form under intense scrutiny. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly As Kohli touched the three-figure score, he celebrated the milestone with a wave of the bat and a smile before taking off his gloves to kiss his wedding ring. …

'Played 13 years without break. Didn't take rest like a lot of players do now': Ganguly recalls being dropped in 2005
2 years, 5 months ago

'Played 13 years without break. Didn't take rest like a lot of players do now': Ganguly recalls being dropped in 2005

Hindustan Times  

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is widely regarded as one of India's greatest captains. Under Ganguly, India famously beat Australia 2-1 in the 2001 Test series at home, beat England in the famous NatWest series final in 2002, and a year later, reached the final of the World Cup. Sourav Ganguly However, Ganguly faced a downfall in 2005 when he was …

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately
3 years ago

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately

The Quint  

Notably, the former India captain had said that he personally spoke to Kohli when he was deciding to step down as the T20I captain and urged him to carry on with the job but the star batter decided to quit the position. With Ganguly and Kohli directly contradicting each other in public, there is a visible issue between the board …

ICC highlights three big career achievements of Sourav Ganguly on former India captain's 49th birthday
3 years, 5 months ago

ICC highlights three big career achievements of Sourav Ganguly on former India captain's 49th birthday

Hindustan Times  

The cricket fraternity across the world is celebrating Sourav Ganguly's birthday. Ganguly, a former India captain and current president of the BCCI turns 49 today as wishes poured in from every corner with current and former India cricketers wishing their beloved 'Dada' a happy birthday. From VVS Laxman to Suresh Raina to Sachin Tendulkar, the stalwarts of Indian cricket offered …

'Only he had the vision to make a team for future': Akmal says India 'still reaping the benefits' of Ganguly's captaincy
3 years, 5 months ago

'Only he had the vision to make a team for future': Akmal says India 'still reaping the benefits' of Ganguly's captaincy

Hindustan Times  

It's been 21 long years since Sourav Ganguly became captain of the Indian team, and 16 years since he left the post, but the impact of what he achieved in those five years is still visible in Indian cricket today, feels former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal. The spark Ganguly ignited as India's captain has today transformed into a wildfire as …

Sourav Ganguly recalls how Virender Sehwag taught him a key captaincy lesson during Natwest Trophy 2002 final
3 years, 8 months ago

Sourav Ganguly recalls how Virender Sehwag taught him a key captaincy lesson during Natwest Trophy 2002 final

India Today  

Former India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday recalled how he was taught an important captaincy lesson from his opening partner Virender Sehwag in the epic Natwest Trophy 2002 final. India had a solid start with Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly adding 106 for the opening wicket while chasing 326. Then he hit one off the fifth …

When adamant Virender Sehwag taught Sourav Ganguly key captaincy lesson
3 years, 8 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 …

India vs Australia: Return to Test captaincy a shot at redemption for Steve Smith, says Ian Healy
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Return to Test captaincy a shot at redemption for Steve Smith, says Ian Healy

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy wants to see former Australia captain Steve Smith return to the top job in Tests and seek “redemption”, saying he has paid a “heavy price for not doing much” during the ball-tampering scandal. “In 12 to 18 months from now, I want him to do it, only if he wants to, because it’s a chance …

Mark Waugh sees 'no hope' of India bouncing back in Test series
4 years ago

Mark Waugh sees 'no hope' of India bouncing back in Test series

The Hindu  

The Indian cricket team has "no hope" of making a comeback after the humiliation in Adelaide and will suffer a 4-0 whitewash in the four-match Test series against Australia, feels former batsman Mark Waugh. India was bundled out for its lowest-ever Test score of 36 in its second innings as Australia claimed an eight-wicket win in the pink-ball Test to …

India vs Australia: Steve Waugh disappointed and surprised that Virat Kohli will miss three Tests
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Steve Waugh disappointed and surprised that Virat Kohli will miss three Tests

Firstpost  

While the absence of Kohli could improve Australia’s chances of regaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy, it is a blow to broadcasters and cricket chiefs already feeling the effects of a pandemic-affected year. Australian great Steve Waugh said Tuesday he was surprised and disappointed that India captain Virat Kohli will miss three Tests to be at the birth of his first child. …

Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies
4 years, 1 month ago

Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

India TV News  

Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh says on-field “sledging” by Australia during the upcoming test series won’t bother India skipper Virat Kohli. “Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli, it doesn’t work against the great players and you’re better off leaving those guys alone,” Waugh told SNTV in an interview on Thursday. As Australia captain from 1997 to 2004, …

Steve Waugh: Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Steve Waugh: Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh says on-field “sledging” by Australia during the upcoming Test series won’t bother India skipper Virat Kohli. “Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli, it doesn’t work against the great players and you’re better off leaving those guys alone,” Waugh told SNTV in an interview on Thursday. So you’re better off not saying much …

‘If you poked Sourav Ganguly, you were going to get it back’: Graeme Smith on former India captain
4 years, 5 months ago

‘If you poked Sourav Ganguly, you were going to get it back’: Graeme Smith on former India captain

Hindustan Times  

Former South Africa Graeme Smith lauded Sourav Ganguly for causing a paradigm shift in Indian cricket. Smith, who was up against Ganguly quite a few times in his career, believes the former India captain’s feature of giving it back to the opposition stood out, while reflecting upon the relationship the two have come to share over the years. “You knew …

'They were a bit grumpy', Sourav Ganguly on why he made Steve Waugh wait for toss during 2001 India-Australia Tests
4 years, 5 months ago

'They were a bit grumpy', Sourav Ganguly on why he made Steve Waugh wait for toss during 2001 India-Australia Tests

Firstpost  

Waugh has on several occasions mentioned that he was annoyed by Ganguly in the 2001 series because the then Indian captain would come late for the toss. After losing the first Test, India, under the leadership of Sourav Ganguly, bounced back in the series and clinched victory in the remaining two games. Apart from India’s win, the 2001 Test series …

Change in culture behind India's pace bowling surge: Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 5 months ago

Change in culture behind India's pace bowling surge: Sourav Ganguly

India TV News  

A cultural shift with rising fitness standards are the primary reasons for India's current depth in fast bowling department, said former captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. "I see all of them together, the coaches, the fitness trainers and also I think the change in culture," Ganguly said replying to a question on 'who has played the major role …

Ganguly: Would have changed my game to be a T20 player
4 years, 5 months ago

Ganguly: Would have changed my game to be a T20 player

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday lent his support for T20 cricket, saying he would have reinvented his game to meet the demands of the shortest format if he was playing in this era. It’s the licence to keep swinging and keep hitting.,” Ganguly said while replying to a question on BCCI Twitter handle during a series with Test opener …

Hated Sourav Ganguly for making me wait for toss every single time: Nasser Hussain
4 years, 5 months ago

Hated Sourav Ganguly for making me wait for toss every single time: Nasser Hussain

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and former England skipper Nasser Hussain have had quite a few epic battles on the cricket pitch and while they are both good friends off it, the former English captain has admitted that he hated the Indian skipper for making him wait at the toss. Speaking on Star Sports show Cricket Connected, former England captain …

Former chief selector reveals how Sourav Ganguly took over captaincy from Sachin Tendulkar
4 years, 6 months ago

Former chief selector reveals how Sourav Ganguly took over captaincy from Sachin Tendulkar

India TV News  

Sachin Tendulkar was undoubtedly one of the greatest batsmen to ever play the game but his captaincy stint didn't match the batting calibre. Current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly took over the charge from Tendulkar after the latter stepped down following India's poor show in Australia Test series, where the visitors lost by 0-3. Former chief selector Chandu Borde has now …

Sportstar archives: A fitting reply by Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 6 months ago

Sportstar archives: A fitting reply by Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu  

How wrong we were! In front of such a distinguished audience, Ganguly became the first Indian batsman to make a century on Test appearance at Lord’s. Batting in the first Test would have been far more difficult in either innings than it was on a Lord’s pitch fast shedding its moisture and somewhat more easy on the second afternoon than …

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