3 years, 5 months ago

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

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 their good wishes to the former India captain. Joining the bandwagon was none other than the International Cricket Council, which posted a heart-warming tweet on the former India captain's birthday, highlighting three of his biggest achievements. Ganguly is the third-fastest batsman to get to 10,000 ODI runs, taking 263 innings, next only to Virat Kohli and Tendulkar, while his unbeaten 183 not out against Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup remains the highest individual score for India at the ICC Men's 50-over World Cups.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Gabba draw vs India is bad news for Australia

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6 days, 13 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Gabba draw vs India is bad news for Australia

India Today

Australia are known for hammering oppositions when it comes to playing Test cricket at the Gabba. In the 21st century, Australia have never gone on to win a Test series when the Gabba Test either ended in a draw of the hosts lost it. Back in 2021, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill helped India win a Test at The Gabba for …

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 …

1 week, 6 days ago

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

The Hindu

Flecks of bright yellow, chocolate brown and mild blue were the colour tones of the spectator chairs in the stands, and out in the middle, it was a green expanse with the pitch too adding its bit with a lighter shade. The Gabba bathed in sunlight is a pretty sight and it was here in January, 2021, that Rishabh Pant …

1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND: Memories of Gabba still fresh as India hits the nets ahead of third Test against Australia

The Hindu

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sourav Ganguly texted Vaughan, rubbed salt into ex-England captain's wounds after India deal crushing blow to Australia

Hindustan Times

Amid Michael Vaughan's prediction that Australia will beat India 3-1 to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sourav Ganguly reminded the former England captain not to get too ahead of himself. After Ganguly had responded to Vaughan's bold claims by warning him not to count out India, the ex-India skipper added insult to injury even before the result of the Perth Test …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar and Kohli : Greg Chappell

Hindustan Times

Perth, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar and Kohli : Greg Chappell Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning …

1 month ago

'No Kohli, no Rohit, no Ashwin, no Bumrah': Sourav Ganguly shows the mirror to Michael Vaughan, Adam Gilchrist

Hindustan Times

Amid Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist's bold predictions that Australia will steamroll India 3-1 to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on Friday, Sourav Ganguly has reminded the two former Ashes rivals of what happened the last two times India was in Australia for a Test series. Sourav Ganguly served a timely reminder to Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist Perhaps …

1 month ago

India tour of Australia 2024-25: A generation’s last stand

The Hindu

In a country besotted with cricket, it is not uncommon to see the term ‘Indian cricket is at the crossroads’ thrown about frivolously in the media and amongst the frenzied fans. The ‘Gabba Miracle’ of 2021, conjured by an injury-ridden Indian side, ended a 32-year Australian hegemony in Brisbane, emboldening even the modern-day laggard West Indies to repeat the feat …

1 month ago

What happened the last time Jasprit Bumrah captained India in a Test match

Hindustan Times

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is all set to lead India for the fourth time in his career, and second time in Test cricket when the team takes on Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Test series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday. India's Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team in the 1st Australia Test on Friday in Perth Bumrah …

1 month ago

'How does question even arise': Sourav Ganguly's emphatic declaration on India's preparation for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has rubbished worries about the team's preparedness for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India's 10-year dominance of the trophy, which includes an unprecedented two consecutive wins in Australia, had already provided a lot of spice ahead of the five-match Test series that starts on Friday. Much of the worries over India's batters, in particular, …

1 month, 1 week 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 …

1 month, 1 week ago

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT

Hindustan Times

Apart from Team India some of the key players will be under pressure to perform when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on Nov 22. Sourav Ganguly with MS Dhoni in his last Test match outing in Nagpur during the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has witnessed the swan songs of several Indian cricket legends, who bid …

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 …

1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Media writes Virat’s farewell note ahead of BGT 2024, hails ‘India’s most exciting batter’ since King Kohli

Live Mint

Australian media has sparked fresh conversations about Virat Kohli’s potential successor in Indian cricket. Known for his explosive start in Test cricket, Australian media is hailing Jaiswal as India’s future batting star. “As thin as a rake and as strong as an ox, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the most aggressive opener to come out of India since Virender Sehwag and the …

1 month, 1 week ago

Australian media bids 'farewell' to Virat Kohli, crowns India's 'run-machine' as the new King: 'Most exciting batter'

Hindustan Times

The one and only Virat Kohli reached Australia to pomp and admitation, with some media publications headlining him on the front page of their newspapers. However, at the same time, some other media outlets feel Kohli could well bid adieu to his moniker as 'King', tipping young Yashasvi Jaiswal to take over the mantle from the former India captain. The …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test

India Today

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni recalled the unforgettable moment he handed the captaincy of the Indian team to Sourav Ganguly during his farewell Test against Australia in Nagpur in November 2008. Ganguly, one of India's most influential captains, had announced that it would be the final international appearance of his illustrious career. Dhoni, speaking of that symbolic moment on the …

India Names Three Uncapped Players for Australia Tour

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Names Three Uncapped Players for Australia Tour

Associated Press

India has named three uncapped players for their upcoming test series against Australia. Rohit Sharma will lead the team as captain, with Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Abhimanyu Easwaran joining the squad. The remaining players are expected to be familiar with the conditions in Australia, having previously played there in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

2 months ago

India's Comeback Quest: Can They Bounce Back from Test Loss in Bengaluru?

India Today

India's hopes of defending their Test series at home suffered a major setback after losing the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Despite taking a 8-wicket lead, India failed to secure a victory, leaving them in a precarious position to recover the series. The match also highlighted India's recurring struggles in coming back from losing the first Test. …

3 months, 1 week ago

When Test debutants Bangladesh handed Sourav Ganguly's star-studded Team India a fright to remember

Hindustan Times

When Zimbabwe became the ninth Test-playing nation in 1992, their inaugural Test, at the Harare Sports Club in their national capital, was against India. Aminul Islam, who also went by ‘Bulbul’, shored up the Bangladesh first innings after Naimur Rahman opted to bat in Sourav Ganguly’s first Test as captain. Bashar was dismissed by debutant Zaheer Khan for 71 but …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sourav Ganguly makes 'all-time great' prediction for Rishabh Pant, reveals his expectations: 'Needs to get better in...'

Hindustan Times

Rishabh Pant returning to red-ball cricket was among the many factors in the ongoing Duleep Trophy and he is now set to make a comeback in Test cricket when India host Bangladesh later this month. Before Rishabh Pant makes his comeback to Test cricket against Bangladesh, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly called him an “all-time great" of Indian cricket Sourav …

4 months ago

'...Australian public loved him': Matthew Hayden gushes about India's 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy hero

Hindustan Times

With the 2024 T20 World Cup done, India's upcoming five-match Test series in Australia is arguably the most anticipated event left in the cricketing calendar for this year. Add to this the fact that Australia are looking to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in nearly a decade and avoid a hat-trick of Test series defeats at home …

4 months ago

Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024

ABP News

The Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, captured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in USA and West Indies. Nearly two months have passed since India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024, but the celebrations continue. On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma, after being honored as Men's International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, …

4 months, 1 week ago

From controversial Chappell years to World Cup glory under Kirsten: A look at how India's foreign coaches fared

Hindustan Times

With the appointment of South Africa pace great Morne Morkel as India's bowling coach, Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff is now pretty much fully equipped. However, Chappell's tenure is known for handing debuts to a number of players who went on to form the core of the Indian team that won the 2011 World Cup. Gary Kirsten: The former South African …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid urges kids to lower their bats on receiving guard of honour, hero's welcome in Bengaluru Cricket Academy

Hindustan Times

Think of the most ideal farewells in sports, and what comes to mind? Rahul Dravid was moved by this touching gesture from Bengaluru youngsters While all the aforementioned moments stand out in their own way, when it comes to Indian cricket, nothing will top Rahul Dravid ending his career with a T20 World Cup trophy. But even after finishing as …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: Recapping the ace-cricketer's best on-field moments as he turns 52

Hindustan Times

Sourav Ganguly officially marked a full-fledged retirement from cricket in 2012 after 2 decades worth of playing for the country. Sourav Ganguly turns 52: A look back at his most iconic on-field moments Be it his impassioned celebration during the 2022 NatWest Tri-series or his his BCCI presidency tenure, here's recapping some of his iconic career highlights. 2003 World Cup …

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Greg Chappell ‘pleased’ for Rahul Dravid as ex-India coach sends special message after T20 World Cup triumph

Hindustan Times

A month ago, India head coach Rahul Dravid had a bittersweet relationship with the Caribbean islands. Greg Chappell congratulated Rahul Dravid on winning the T20 World Cup title The emotions, now, will be quite different, one would presume. On Saturday, June 29, Team India, with Rahul Dravid as its head coach, ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title when …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma break down in tears on live TV after IND's T20WC win: 'Last 10 days were very difficult...'

Hindustan Times

India have been a powerhouse in world cricket. But it all ended on Saturday, after the Rohit Sharma-led side beat South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, to lift the T20 World Cup for the second time in history. Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma react after India's T20 World Cup win Virat Kohli, who struggled to find his form …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift': MS Dhoni loses calm as India win T20 World Cup

Firstpost

India won their first T20 World Cup since MS Dhoni led the Men in Blue to glory in 2007. The Indian cricket team clinched their second T20 World Cup title in thrilling fashion against South Africa at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. T20 World Cup 2024: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Despite a challenging situation where South …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A round-up of the best India vs South Africa memes ahead of the T20 World Cup final

Hindustan Times

India will take on South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados tonight. The Men in Blue will be aiming to end their drought for an ICC trophy since 2013's Champions Trophy and also win their first T20 World Cup since 2007's inaugural edition in South Africa. India vs South …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barbados to witness Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's possible 'last hurrah' in T20Is

India Today

India will take the field at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday, June 28 as they prepare to end their ICC trophy drought against South Africa in the final of T20 World Cup 2024. 2ï¸â£ Unbeaten teams 1ï¸â£ Trophy at stake South Africa and India will face off in Barbados for the ultimate prize ðÆ#T20WorldCup #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/L2AzXio1AP — T20 …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh snubs Australia for T20 World Cup final; endorses Virat Kohli to finish ICC event as leading run-getter

Hindustan Times

Legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wants Rohit Sharma's Team India to play to their own strengths at the T20 World Cup as cricket entered uncharted territory on Saturday. Yuvraj Singh endorses Virat Kohli to finish ICC World Cup event as leading run-getter The Men In Blue were last crowned champions in a major global tournament when MS Dhoni led the …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Doesn't matter how many superstars IND have': Lara's clear-cut message to Dravid on ending ICC trophy drought in T20WC

Hindustan Times

Rahul Dravid's tenure as the head coach of the Indian team is all set to end in June after the 2024 T20 World Cup. But come the T20 World Cup, that begins from June 1 onwards, he will get one last opportunity to end India's long-standing trophy drought and end his tenure on a high. Brian Lara has a message …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Against Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India coach': Sourav Ganguly raises eyebrows with indirect tweet towards BCCI

Hindustan Times

As speculations about the next head coach of Team India are rife, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly passed on an indirect message to the board, advising the officials to "choose the coach wisely". Ganguly's comments on X come at a time when former India opener and current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner to replace …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sourav Ganguly serves retirement proposal to Wriddhiman Saha with 'one last match' request but NOC stands in the way

Hindustan Times

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has urged veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha to play a farewell game for Bengal before calling time on his domestic career. On Monday, Tripura Cricket Association joint secretary Jayanta Dey revealed that the former Board of Control for Cricket in India president has asked Saha to play "one last match" for his home state. Ganguly wants …

7 months, 1 week ago

'Rohit Sharma can play till 50': BCCI sent 'not finished' message amid belief that T20 World Cup is India captain's last

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma is 37. By the time the next World Cup comes around – the T20 World Cup in 2026 – he will be 39. Rohit has played a total of 11 World Cups – eight T20s and three ODIs, having lifted the ultimate prize once – in his first attempt, when India won the 2007 T20 World Cup. After …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sourav Ganguly opens up about Rishabh Pant's T20 World Cup hopes: 'Let him play more'

India Today

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged fans and experts to allow Rishabh Pant to play more matches freely without thinking about his chances of returning to the senior national team. When asked about the wicketkeeper-batter's T20 World Cup selection chances, Ganguly said it's important that the Delhi captain plays a few more matches and eases into the rigiours of …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

'I made Rohit Sharma captain because…': Sourav Ganguly's immediate plan when Virat Kohli stepped down

Hindustan Times

England's Bazballers found their match in Team India as Rohit Sharma and Co. managed to dim the aura of Ben Stokes' side in the ongoing five-match Test series between the two heavyweights. Confirmed to lead India at the ICC T20 World Cup later this year, veteran Indian opener Rohit guided the hosts to their 17th consecutive Test series win on …

10 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma right choice to lead India in upcoming ICC event, says Sourav Ganguly

India Today

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly feels that India made the right call by selecting Rohit Sharma as the captain of the side for the upcoming World Cup 2024. How was Rohit Sharma announced as the captain of the India team for T20 World Cup 2024? BCCI secretary Jay Shah was the one who went on to announce that Rohit would …

10 months, 1 week ago

'Off-side game like Dada': Irfan Pathan namedrops Sourav Ganguly to reserve high praise for India star

Hindustan Times

Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah produced a reverse swing masterclass while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal extended his free-scoring run to seal a famous win for Rohit Sharma’s Team India in the 2nd Test against England. Irfan Pathan also gave Sourav Ganguly a special mention Jaiswal played the marathon knock in the 1st innings to rewrite history in the longest format. Lauding opener …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Named after Tendulkar, India's U19 World Cup hero Sachin Dhas is a Virat Kohli fan

Hindustan Times

Swashbuckling batter Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan staged India's epic comeback in the first semi-final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 against hosts South Africa on Tuesday. Named after the Master Blaster, India's U19 World Cup hero Sachin Dhas is a Virat Kohli fan One of the most exciting prospects in Indian cricket, Sachin bats for the U-19 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s next superstar? What England can learn from Yashasvi Jaiswal’s special innings

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Every Test will be decisive': Sourav Ganguly predicts winner of India vs England series

Hindustan Times

Ollie Pope's unbeaten 148* proved to be key as it gave England a fighting chance in an engrossing Day 3 of their ongoing first Test match against India, in Hyderabad on Saturday. Responding to India's first innings total of 436, England fought back with 316/6 at Stumps on Day 3, taking a lead of 126 runs. Meanwhile, former BCCI president …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian cricket Year in Review: A King reclaims his throne, yet the mother of all heartbreaks crushes a nation's dreams

Hindustan Times

The Indian cricket team in 2023 was like that unfortunate student who passed all his class tests with flying colours, but failed in the main exams. Team India played the most outstanding cricket at the World Cup but it just wasn't supposed to be There's little doubt that 2023 was one of the best years witnessed in the history of …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma & Co. gear up to end 31-year wait for series win in Rainbow Nation

Firstpost

India have toured South Africa eight times but never gone on to win a series. Test Match Mode 🔛#TeamIndia batters are geared up for the Boxing Day Test 😎#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/Mvkvet6Ed9 — BCCI December 25, 2023 So Rohit Sharma will have a job at hand and a win might just be the much-needed soothing balm required to heal the World Cup …

1 year ago

Rahul Dravid confirms KL Rahul as wicketkeeper for 1st Test vs South Africa: 'He hasn't done that often in Tests but...'

Hindustan Times

Team India will return to action in the longest format of the game for the first time since July earlier this year when they face South Africa on December 26. Chasing their first-ever Test series win in the rainbow nation, the side sees the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the fold, who are set to make their …

1 year ago

Pujara and Rahane ‘can’t be there forever. There’s enormous talent in India': Ganguly on Test team for South Africa tour

Hindustan Times

The upcoming two-match Test series in South Africa will be India's first in the Rainbow nation without either Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajikya Rahane in their squad since 2006. Pujara and Rahane have not missed a single trip to South Africa with the Indian side since making their respective Test debuts. How big this is in the context of India's recent …

1 year ago

Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma to continue as India captain till T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is impressed with Rohit Sharma’s leadership skills in the ODI World Cup and wants him to continue as India captain until the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA next year. The former Board of Control of Cricket in India president wanted the captain-coach combination of Rohit and Rahul Dravid to carry …

1 year ago

Ganguly bats for Rohit Sharma as Indian captain till 2024 T20 World Cup

The Hindu

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year. Rohit, who led India to the ODI World Cup final at home, and Virat Kohli have taken a "break" and will miss the …

1 year ago

Rohit Sharma should continue as India captain until T20 World Cup 2024: Sourav Ganguly

India Today

Sourav Ganguly backed Rohit Sharma to stay as the full-time Indian skipper at least until the T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America. The 36-year-old Rohit took over from Virat Kohli as India’s skipper in T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates. “Rohit Sharma should …

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