‘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 chase down 326 with an unbeaten knock of 87 runs off 75 balls. Speaking on DD India, Kaif was asked to pick the best captain he played under and he quickly selected Ganguly. As a young guy, if you have a captain like Sourav Ganguly, you get emboldened while playing for India," he said.

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Sourav Ganguly pinpoints India’s loopholes after BGT 2024-25 loss, ex-BCCI boss says ‘you have to score 350-400 runs’
3 days, 5 hours ago

Sourav Ganguly pinpoints India’s loopholes after BGT 2024-25 loss, ex-BCCI boss says ‘you have to score 350-400 runs’

Live Mint  

India's defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia after 10 years was a collective effort. If Jasprit Bumrah was the lone positive light with 32 wickets in the series, a fragile Indian batting order made the job easy for the Australians in the last four Test matches. Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reasoned India's batting behind their …

Sourav Ganguly texted Vaughan, rubbed salt into ex-England captain's wounds after India deal crushing blow to Australia
1 month, 1 week 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 …

MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test
2 months, 1 week 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 …

When Test debutants Bangladesh handed Sourav Ganguly's star-studded Team India a fright to remember
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

'Off-side game like Dada': Irfan Pathan namedrops Sourav Ganguly to reserve high praise for India star
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rohit Sharma goes past Sourav Ganguly, joins elite list featuring Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma goes past Sourav Ganguly, joins elite list featuring Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar

India TV News  

The much-awaited Test series between India and England commenced on Thursday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In response, India started well with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking the attack to the opposition but their skipper Rohit Sharma got out scoring 24 runs off 27 balls before getting out to Jack Leach. But this effort was enough for the Indian …

Rohit Sharma shatters Sourav Ganguly's 20-year-old World Cup feat, breaks massive AB de Villiers record
1 year, 1 month ago

Rohit Sharma shatters Sourav Ganguly's 20-year-old World Cup feat, breaks massive AB de Villiers record

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma once again silenced his critics on Sunday, scoring a half-century in India's final 2023 World Cup league stage fixture against Netherlands, in Bengaluru. But in this World Cup, he has responded in style, setting the stage for Virat Kohli's heroics in almost every match for India. Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World …

IND vs NED: Shreyas Iyer hits his 3rd successive fifty to help India script World Cup record
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs NED: Shreyas Iyer hits his 3rd successive fifty to help India script World Cup record

India Today  

In an exemplary display of their batting prowess, Team India scaled new heights in the World Cup group stage match against the Netherlands, etching their name in the history books. The top four batters of the team—Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer—each managed to score fifty, making India the first-ever team to achieve this feat in a …

IND vs NED: Rohit Sharma breaks Sourav Ganguly's record to become India's top-scoring captain in an ODI World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs NED: Rohit Sharma breaks Sourav Ganguly's record to become India's top-scoring captain in an ODI World Cup

India Today  

Rohit Sharma has broken Sourav Ganguly’s record for scoring the most runs by an Indian captain in a single ODI World Cup. Rohit hit his 55th ODI half-century to become the first India skipper to cross the 500-run mark in an ODI World Cup. With this knock, Rohit took his World Cup 2023 run tally to 503 runs in nine …

IND v NED, World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli goes past Quinton de Kock to finish league stage as highest run-getter
1 year, 1 month ago

IND v NED, World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli goes past Quinton de Kock to finish league stage as highest run-getter

India Today  

India star Virat Kohli went past South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock to become the highest run-getter at the end of the league stages of the ongoing World Cup 2023. Despite falling just 4 runs shy of reaching the 600-run milestone, which would make him the third Indian batter to achieve this feat in a World Cup edition, Kohli remains …

Sourav Ganguly omits Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma from his 15-man India squad for 2023 ODI World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly omits Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma from his 15-man India squad for 2023 ODI World Cup

Firstpost  

Ganguly also had returning batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul in his 15-man squad. Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly omitted current batting sensation Tilak Varma and the struggling batter Sanju Samson from his 15-member India squad for the ODI World Cup. Ganguly also overlooked Prasidh Krishna from the squad, but said that Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna and Yuzvendra Chahal could …

Sourav Ganguly: The dynamic revolutionary of Indian cricket
1 year, 6 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 …

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance
1 year, 6 months ago

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance

Live Mint  

Batting in the first innings of the World Test Championship Final, India managed to score 296 runs on the back of some great performances by Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja. Rahane's 89 runs knock on a difficult wicket has captured the attention of cricket fans and former cricketers. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was all praise for the …

Ganguly on KL Rahul: ‘If you don’t score in India, you will get flak’
1 year, 10 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 …

When legendary captains meet: CSK share picture of Sourav Ganguly in conversation with MS Dhoni
1 year, 11 months ago

When legendary captains meet: CSK share picture of Sourav Ganguly in conversation with MS Dhoni

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings have shared pictures of former India captains Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni in conversation. Ganguly, who vacated his position as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, met with Dhoni, who is captaining CSK for the 2023 season of the IPL. The two have enjoyed a positive relationship over the years, with Ganguly even …

Legends League Cricket 2022: Mohammad Kaif seeks 'special attention' from Sourav Ganguly after taking wicket; Watch
2 years, 3 months ago

Legends League Cricket 2022: Mohammad Kaif seeks 'special attention' from Sourav Ganguly after taking wicket; Watch

Firstpost  

While sharing a clip of the delivery, Kaif tried to get the attention of Sourav Ganguly, who was the Indian skipper during his time. India Maharajas, under the captaincy of Harbhajan Singh, defeated Jaques Kallis-led World Giants by six wickets in the Legends League Cricket charity match on Friday in Kolkata. Among other exciting events, Maharaja’s Mohammad Kaif, mostly known …

I think Virat Kohli is more skilful than I am: Sourav Ganguly heaps praise on India's star batter
2 years, 3 months ago

I think Virat Kohli is more skilful than I am: Sourav Ganguly heaps praise on India's star batter

India Today  

BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly heaped praise on star batter Virat Kohli and said that the 33-year-old is more skillful than him as a player. Kohli batted himself into form during the Asia Cup and even broke his century duck during India's final match of the tournament against Afghanistan. On the YouTube channel TRS Clips, as quoted …

Sourav Ganguly: I do not compare captains
2 years, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly: I do not compare captains

The Hindu  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said that captains should be given a free hand to lead the team in their style. Ganguly, who is also the Board of Control for Cricket in India president, said he never compared captains. “Now Rohit Sharma, who's a bit laidback, takes things in a very calm and cautious way and not someone …

Sourav Ganguly to feature in second season of Legends League Cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

Sourav Ganguly to feature in second season of Legends League Cricket

The Hindu  

The Indian cricket fans will get an opportunity to watch Sourav Ganguly in action again! The former India captain and the current president of the BCCI will be featuring in a special charity match in the Season 2 of the Legends League Cricket. “Enjoying the training to get ready to play for a one-off charity fundraising game for Azadi ka …

Not easy in their country: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauds super performance from Indian team
2 years, 5 months ago

Not easy in their country: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauds super performance from Indian team

India Today  

Current Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly congratulated the Indian team for coming out victorious from the England series. In a tweet, Ganguly hailed the main figures of the Indian team and gave special attention to two of the best Indian players from the tour - Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya. Super performance in england.not easy …

'Played 13 years without break. Didn't take rest like a lot of players do now': Ganguly recalls being dropped in 2005
2 years, 6 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 …

Kohli couldn't build a team like Ganguly: Sehwag
2 years, 7 months ago

Kohli couldn't build a team like Ganguly: Sehwag

India TV News  

Virender Sehwag rated Ganguly's leadership above that of Virat Kohli, stating that numbers-wise, Kohli will always be among the greatest ever to lead the Indian team, but still couldn't build a team like Ganguly did. Sehwag, in an interview, said, "Sourav Ganguly built a new team, brought in new players, and backed them through their highs and lows. I doubt …

Kohli’s decision to step down as Test captain a personal one - Ganguly
2 years, 11 months ago

Kohli’s decision to step down as Test captain a personal one - Ganguly

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward in all forms of cricket during his stint as India captain. “Under Virat's leadership Indian cricket has made rapid strides in all formats of the game.his decision is a personal one and bcci respects it immensely.he will be an important member to take this team to newer …

Kohli decision is personal, BCCI respects it: Ganguly
2 years, 11 months ago

Kohli decision is personal, BCCI respects it: Ganguly

India TV News  

Highlights The BCCI chief congratulated Virat Kohli for his stint as captain of India in all formats of game Kohli on Saturday ended his seven-year reign as India's most successful Test captain Under Kohli, India won 40 out of 68 Tests, including memorable series wins in England and Australia BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday late night took to Twitter …

‘You’ll Always Be Our Captain Kohli’: RCB, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag & More Honour Ex-India Skipper
2 years, 11 months ago

‘You’ll Always Be Our Captain Kohli’: RCB, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag & More Honour Ex-India Skipper

ABP News  

New Delhi: Social media is flooded with reactions as Virat Kohli on Saturday announced his decision to step down as the Indian cricket team’s Test captain after the series defeat against South Africa. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, cricketers Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer, and many more appreciated Virat’s contribution to the Indian cricket team while scores of fans are …

Virender Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni
3 years, 3 months ago

Virender Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni are two names which revolutionised Indian cricket. While Ganguly instilled the self-belief and confidence that the team could win overseas – which it did – Dhoni taught India to be world champions again. Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Ganguly and Dhoni Under Ganguly, India achieved an ODI and Test series win in Pakistan, …

Sourav Ganguly, Virendra Sehwag answered this question to win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13. Can you?
3 years, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly, Virendra Sehwag answered this question to win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13. Can you?

India Today  

Amitabh Bachchan greeted former Indian cricketers, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag, on Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 on Shaandaar Shukrawaar episode. BIG B WELCOMED SOURAV GANGULY AND VIRENDRA SEHWAG ON KBC 13 On the show, Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly were seen having a great time. The four options were: Japan, Germany, Singapore and Burma The correct answer was: Germany Here …

ENG vs IND: Sourav Ganguly congratulates Team India's Lord's Test triumph
3 years, 4 months ago

ENG vs IND: Sourav Ganguly congratulates Team India's Lord's Test triumph

India TV News  

Post India's emphatic win against England on Day 5 on Lord's Test, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly took to Twitter to congratulate the Virat Kohli-led side on Monday night. Ganguly, who attended the match at the iconic cricket ground, felt immense pleasure in watching India's historic win on the final day from up close. Earlier at the beginning of the day, …

India in England: Sourav Ganguly posts heartwarming message on return to Lord's, enjoys Day 1 action
3 years, 4 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 …

‘Sourav Ganguly was like - go on, play. I am behind you. But that’s not Virat Kohli’s method’: Kaif on captaincy
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Sourav Ganguly was like - go on, play. I am behind you. But that’s not Virat Kohli’s method’: Kaif on captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli are two of Indian cricket's most dynamic captains, who brought about a change in the mindset and approach in the team during their eras of captaincy. Under Ganguly, the team turned over a new leaf and would not bag down in front of any challenge, a trait that is similar with Kohli, whose aggressive and …

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Board of Control for Cricket in India president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly paid tribute to former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma, who passed away on Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest. 14 January 1982 - Yashpal Sharma on the second day of the fifth Test at Chepauk Stadium, Madras. Yashpal Sharma was part of the Indian selection panel when …

'I think when India will hammer SL, then he'll understand': Former Pakistan bowler responds to Arjuna Ranatunga's remark
3 years, 6 months ago

'I think when India will hammer SL, then he'll understand': Former Pakistan bowler responds to Arjuna Ranatunga's remark

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka's World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga attracted attention with his controversial comment of the Indian cricket team. Ranatunga criticised Sri Lanka cricket and raised questions at the board for allowing India to send a 'second-string' team to play cricket. And even in this team, players such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya keep representing India …

ICC highlights three big career achievements of Sourav Ganguly on former India captain's 49th birthday
3 years, 6 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 …

‘Indian cricket will forever be grateful to you’: Raina, Kaif, Jaffer & others lead wishes as Sourav Ganguly turns 49
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Indian cricket will forever be grateful to you’: Raina, Kaif, Jaffer & others lead wishes as Sourav Ganguly turns 49

Hindustan Times  

Former captain Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the fearless captains who have ever led Team India. Sourav Ganguly: File photo From captaining the Indian team to various heights to being the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Ganguly has been always been a personality to look up to. Besides the Indian cricket board, people …

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 …

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 …

Exclusive | Siddarth Kaul names Ganguly, Dhoni as his favourite captains; points difference between the two
3 years, 7 months ago

Exclusive | Siddarth Kaul names Ganguly, Dhoni as his favourite captains; points difference between the two

India TV News  

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Siddarth Kaul may have had a shaky journey with the national side, but the pacer is hoping to be a part of the Indian contingent for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. While India's primary side will travel to the UK for the WTC final and a five-Test series against England, a 'B' team will proceed to Sri …

Sourav Ganguly recalls how Virender Sehwag taught him a key captaincy lesson during Natwest Trophy 2002 final
3 years, 9 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, 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 …

India vs England: Kohli equals Dhoni's record of leading India in most Test matches
3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England: Kohli equals Dhoni's record of leading India in most Test matches

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, equaled Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of leading India in most Test matches. Kohli, who, after England's 10-wicket drubbing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 25, became India's most successful Test captain at home, said it has been a pleasure to have led the side in 60 red-ball games. "It's been unbelievable captaining India …

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 5: Virat Kohli surpasses Clive Lloyd to go fourth in most runs as Test captain
3 years, 11 months ago

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 5: Virat Kohli surpasses Clive Lloyd to go fourth in most runs as Test captain

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap when he surpassed West Indies great Clive Lloyd to become the fourth-highest Test run-scorer as captain. As the Indian captain scored his 24th half-century in the innings, Kohli also equaled former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly in the list of most 50+ Test scores for India. Among all captains, former South …

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 5: Virat Kohli equals former captain Ganguly for big feat with fifty in Chennai
3 years, 11 months ago

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 5: Virat Kohli equals former captain Ganguly for big feat with fifty in Chennai

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli equaled former skipper Sourav Ganguly, and now remains joint-seventh for most 50+ scores for the team in Test match history. Kohli achieved the feat during the final day of the 1st Test between India and England in Chennai. India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most 50+ scores in Test matches for India. Here's …

Sourav Ganguly was the one who instigated India-Australia rivalry, he put us on backfoot: Brad Hogg
3 years, 11 months ago

Sourav Ganguly was the one who instigated India-Australia rivalry, he put us on backfoot: Brad Hogg

India Today  

India beating Australia 2-1 during the 2018-19 tour wasn't a fluke, it is a very well confirmed fact now. During the last Test series Down Under, Australia tried to take the credit away from the Virat Kohli-led India team, saying that they lost because of the absence of then-banned players Steve Smith and David Warner. Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg …

Was a pleasure to captain 17-year-old Parthiv Patel on his international debut, says Sourav Ganguly
4 years ago

Was a pleasure to captain 17-year-old Parthiv Patel on his international debut, says Sourav Ganguly

India TV News  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, under whom Parthiv Patel made his international debut, has said that the former wicketkeeper-batsman has always a team man and a brilliant ambassador for Indian cricket. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said: "Parthiv Patel has always played his cricket with passion. In his Indian Premier League career, Patel played 139 games and scored 2,848 runs and …

Sourav Ganguly's message to Parthiv Patel after wicketkeeper's retirement: Was a pleasure to captain him
4 years, 1 month ago

Sourav Ganguly's message to Parthiv Patel after wicketkeeper's retirement: Was a pleasure to captain him

India Today  

Former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday congratulated Parthiv Patel, saying the former India wicketkeeper was a "brilliant ambassador" for Indian cricket. Sourav Ganguly said it was a pleasure to captain Parthiv Patel when the baby-faced Gujarat wicketkeeper made his debut for India at the age of 17 in 2002. His …

Sourav Ganguly breaks his silence over Rohit Sharma's omission from Australia tour
4 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly breaks his silence over Rohit Sharma's omission from Australia tour

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has reacted to Rohit Sharma's omission from India's tour Down Under, saying that the selectors will rethink his position if he's fit ahead of the much-awaited tour. Rohit was a prominent name missing from India's ODI, T20I and Test squads for the Australia tour. Rohit's exclusion from the national …

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