'Ganguly wanted entire team to take off their shirts. But Sachin told me...': Rajeev Shukla recalls iconic Lord's moment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ganguly wanted entire team to take off their shirts. But Sachin told me...': Rajeev Shukla recalls iconic Lord's moment

Hindustan Times  

Stories about India's epic two-man heist, pulled off by Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh, during the 2002 NatWest series final against England and the iconic Lord's balcony celebration of Sourav Ganguly have been told and re-told over the years. Yet on Sunday, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla put forward a fresh detail from the celebration moment, which restricted the entire attention to the then India captain Ganguly. Rajeev Shukla recalled iconic Lord's celebration of Sourav Ganguly Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube show 'TRS', Shukla, who was then the manager of the Indian team, recalled being tensed throughout the run chase, revealing that he had taken a blood pressure pill after England had set a target of 325. Shukla recalled that as India neared the winning, Ganguly told the entire team to take their shirts off and wave in celebration.

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'Sourav Ganguly wanted the whole team to take off their shirts': Rajeev Shukla on infamous Lord's balcony celebration – India TV
1 year, 2 months ago

'Sourav Ganguly wanted the whole team to take off their shirts': Rajeev Shukla on infamous Lord's balcony celebration – India TV

India TV News  

Team India have been on the wrong side of the result in several knockouts, the last decade has been a living and breathing proof. At 146/5, chasing 326 would have looked a far cry but it soon came all together for India in the last 25 overs set up by a brilliant 121-run partnership between Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif …

'Boss, don't put the newspaper under my door': Sourav Ganguly reveals how he reacted to being 'targeted' in news
2 years, 6 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. …

Sourav Ganguly should be asked why there is a discrepancy: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Virat Kohli's comments
3 years, 3 months ago

Sourav Ganguly should be asked why there is a discrepancy: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Virat Kohli's comments

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar reacted to Virat Kohli's explosive claims regarding lack of communication during a press conference, saying BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is probably the best person to ask about the discrepancy in what he said and what the Indian Test captain said. In an explosive press conference earlier in the day, Test captain Kohli contradicted BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's statement …

India in England: Sourav Ganguly posts heartwarming message on return to Lord's, enjoys Day 1 action
3 years, 7 months ago

India in England: Sourav Ganguly posts heartwarming message on return to Lord's, enjoys Day 1 action

India Today  

Former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly posted a heartwarming message on social media after he visited Lord's on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and Australia. Ganguly recalled his first visit as an India played to the Lord's and one his biggest series wins as captain and his current visit …

Graeme Smith on Sourav Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration at Lord's: Do have a chuckle everytime I see it now
4 years, 8 months ago

Graeme Smith on Sourav Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration at Lord's: Do have a chuckle everytime I see it now

India Today  

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith said he very well remembers Sourav Ganguly's iconic shirt-waving celebration after India's famous win over England in the 2002 NatWest series final, saying it showcased what winning overseas meant to the former India skipper. Graeme Smith recalled the funnier side of the celebration, saying he has a chuckle everytime he sees it on television …

Sourav Ganguly recalls Natwest final at Lord's, leaves Mayank Agarwal in splits
4 years, 8 months ago

Sourav Ganguly recalls Natwest final at Lord's, leaves Mayank Agarwal in splits

India TV News  

Sourav Ganguly recalls Natwest final at Lord's, leaves Mayank Agarwal in splits It was on July 13, 2002 when Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final, chasing down a steep target of 326 with just three balls to spare Former India captain and current President of the Board of Control for India Sourav Ganguly left Mayank Agarwal …

We all got carried away after 2002 NatWest final win: Sourav Ganguly recalls his iconic Lord's celebration
4 years, 8 months ago

We all got carried away after 2002 NatWest final win: Sourav Ganguly recalls his iconic Lord's celebration

India TV News  

Former India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said the team which won the 2002 NatWest Trophy in memorable fashion got carried away after the victory and rightly so after such a pulsating encounter. It was on July 13, 2002 when Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final, chasing down a steep target of 326 with …

Ganguly: Wanted to make an impression and it happened at Lord's
4 years, 9 months ago

Ganguly: Wanted to make an impression and it happened at Lord's

The Hindu  

Not many can claim to have spent long hours coaching him, for this young man knew the best to learn. The century at Lord's not only must have gladdened the heart of the East Zone selector who fought to get Ganguly into the Indian team for the England tour but also must have silenced a lot of critics of Ganguly. …

‘Well done dadi’: Sourav Ganguly posts ‘training’ photo, Sachin Tendulkar hilariously trolls him
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Well done dadi’: Sourav Ganguly posts ‘training’ photo, Sachin Tendulkar hilariously trolls him

Hindustan Times  

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly engaged in a hilarious banter on social media that left fans in splits. It all started with Ganguly uploading his training photo on social media which read: “A good fitness session in a cold morning is very freshning.” File image of …

Saqlain Mushtaq: Sourav Ganguly won my heart in 40 minutes
5 years, 3 months ago

Saqlain Mushtaq: Sourav Ganguly won my heart in 40 minutes

The Hindu  

Pakistan spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq hailed former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his current role as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. READ: CAA protests: Assam ready for India-Sri Lanka T20I, buy tickets online “Ganguly then came to our dressing room and offered me a cup of coffee and enquired about my knees, life, family. He …

Sourav Ganguly
5 years, 7 months ago

Sourav Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

In a nutshell, Sourav Ganguly is the man who revolutionised Indian cricket. The landmark Test series win over Steve Waugh’s all-conquering Aussies set the tone for Indian cricket’s most momentous epoch. The image of a bare-chested Ganguly waving his shirt in the Lord’s balcony after India won the Natwest Trophy remains a defining image of an Indian captain who gave …

Sourav Ganguly visits Camp Nou, receives special gift from FC Barcelona
6 years, 3 months ago

Sourav Ganguly visits Camp Nou, receives special gift from FC Barcelona

India TV News  

Sourav Ganguly visits Camp Nou, receives special gift from FC Barcelona The 'Dada' of Indian cricket received a delightful present there as he got a jersey from Spanish football giants Barcelona customised with his nickname on the back with no 99 on it. Ganguly, who is pretty much involved in the ongoing India vs Australia series with his expert opinions, …

Exclusive | Shirtless celebration at Lord's happened in the heat of the moment: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV
6 years, 8 months ago

Exclusive | Shirtless celebration at Lord's happened in the heat of the moment: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

India TV News  

Over the years, there have been many great memories of Indian cricket - from the 1983 World Cup win to Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul at Kotla and the 2011 World Cup victory at home. On July 13, 2002, India defeated England at Lord's to win the NatWest series final. It was a day when Sourav Ganguly, the then captain of …

16 years ago: That moment when Sourav Ganguly took his shirt off at Lord's
6 years, 8 months ago

16 years ago: That moment when Sourav Ganguly took his shirt off at Lord's

India Today  

Sixteen years ago, on this day, Team India was staring at defeat in the final of NatWest tri-series against England at Lord's. At the iconic Lord's ground, after conceding 325 runs, India were given a flying start by openers Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly. As tail-ender Zaheer Khan hit the winning runs, an elated Ganguly, took his shirt off and …

'Nice to see you with your shirt on': Nasser Hussain pokes fun at Ganguly
6 years, 8 months ago

'Nice to see you with your shirt on': Nasser Hussain pokes fun at Ganguly

India Today  

Sourav Ganguly and Nasser Hussain were involved in a friendly banter on Twitter on Monday. Ganguly, the former India captain, posted a picture on the social media platform of himself at Lord's, recalling the beginning of his Test career. pic.twitter.com/JXi8ykxuNV Sourav Ganguly July 9, 2018 In reply to Ganguly's tweet, Hussain wrote: "You're on that balcony again. Nasser Hussain July …

Sourav Ganguly's shirt-waving at Lord's was a fantastic gesture, says Dona at India Today Conclave East 2017
7 years, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly's shirt-waving at Lord's was a fantastic gesture, says Dona at India Today Conclave East 2017

India Today  

July 13, 2002 is eteched in the memory of a generation of cricket fans in India. Finally when Zaheer Khan and Kaif ran the last two runs, there was relief in the Indian camp and Sourav Ganguly, the then captain, took his shirt off and waved it at the Lord's balcony, at the Mecca of cricket. "It was a fantastic …

Ganguly was disrespectful during Team India coach job interview: Ravi Shastri
8 years, 8 months ago

Ganguly was disrespectful during Team India coach job interview: Ravi Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Days after he was overlooked for the Indian cricket team’s head coach’s job, a “disappointed” Ravi Shastri on Tuesday lashed out at Sourav Ganguly for skipping his interview, and accused the former skipper of being ‘disrespectful’. Ganguly, one of the members of the Cricket Advisory Committee also comprising Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and co-ordinator Sanjay Jagdale, was entrusted with the …

Sourav Ganguly bats for kabaddi-IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Sourav Ganguly bats for kabaddi-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Kolkata: Enthralling a packed crowd with his recitation of the National Anthem to kick off the Kolkata leg of the Pro Kabaddi League, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly today batted for the sport and urged the local franchise Bengal Warriors to win it for the city. Bengal Warriors, who finished second from the bottom in the eight team league …

Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman refused Ganguly's request to remove shirt at Lord's: Rajiv Shukla
10 years, 1 month ago

Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman refused Ganguly's request to remove shirt at Lord's: Rajiv Shukla

India TV News  

New Delhi: He was the manager of the Indian cricket team during its memorable Natwest Trophy triumph over England at Lord's way back in 2002 and Rajiv Shukla revealed that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman refused then skipper Sourav Ganguly's request of taking off their shirts and wave it. Shukla, who was sitting by Ganguly's side at the …

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid refused to take off shirts at Lord's: Rajiv Shukla
10 years, 1 month ago

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid refused to take off shirts at Lord's: Rajiv Shukla

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: He was the manager of the Indian cricket team during its memorable Natwest Trophy triumph over England at Lord's way back in 2002 and Rajiv Shukla on Monday revealed that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman refused then skipper Sourav Ganguly's request of taking off their shirts and wave it. Shukla, who was sitting by Ganguly's side …

Sachin, Sourav share a light moment at Eden Gardens
11 years, 4 months ago

Sachin, Sourav share a light moment at Eden Gardens

India TV News  

Sachin, Sourav share a light moment at Eden Gardens Kolkata: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who so far had an uneventful outing playing his 199th Test match at the Eden Gardens, Friday shared some lighter moment with former India captain Sourav Ganguly, during a Cricket Kolkata: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who so far had an uneventful outing playing his 199th Test …

Ganguly not proud of Lord's jersey-twirling incident
12 years, 6 months ago

Ganguly not proud of Lord's jersey-twirling incident

India TV News  

Mumbai, Sep 7: Fans might still recall with mirth the jersey-twirling scene on the Lord's cricket ground's balcony by Sourav Ganguly after India's win in the final of the NatWest series against England a decade ago, but the man himself is a bit embarrassed about the incident. "You make mistakes in life. I don't enjoy when I see channels keep …

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