'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 Test cricket Ganguly said that regardles of what happened in the match, India will always have a healthy pipeline of players ready to take the team forward in Test cricket. I want to see him play Test cricket, especially in these conditions,” said Ganguly. Pandya said before the WTC final that he would like to earn a spot in the Test, having not played any first class cricket since December 2018.

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Sourav Ganguly's 'needs to look in the mirror' advice for KL Rahul: 'LSG have released him'
1 month, 1 week ago

Sourav Ganguly's 'needs to look in the mirror' advice for KL Rahul: 'LSG have released him'

Hindustan Times  

India batter KL Rahul might be asked to open the batting in the upcoming Perth Test against Australia, considering skipper Rohit Sharma is unlikely to reach Down Under in time. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that being released by Lucknow Super Giants has put pressure on Rahul and it is clearly showing in his performances. Recently, Rahul was also …

'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 …

Rohit Sharma should leave for Perth as soon as possible: Sourav Ganguly
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma should leave for Perth as soon as possible: Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to catch a flight to Australia as soon as possible. Speaking ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ganguly said that he wants Rohit Sharma to play the opening Test match in Perth because the team needs leadership. Rohit Sharma announces birth of second child AUS vs IND: Top Order Stretched Thin India were …

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

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test

ABP News  

Team India Gautam Gambhir has dropped a major hint regarding their playing 11 for the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to get underway on September 19. Gambhir was interacting with the reporters at a pre-match press conference where he confirmed that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant would be getting a go ahead of …

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

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

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

This story will remain with you: Ganguly praises Pant after gutsy 51 vs CSK
8 months, 3 weeks ago

This story will remain with you: Ganguly praises Pant after gutsy 51 vs CSK

India Today  

Sourav Ganguly was impressed with how Rishabh Pant showed up for Delhi in their Indian Premier League 2024 match against Chennai on Sunday, March 31 at the Dr. Y.S. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule “Well played Rishabh Pant. You have played many brilliant ones and will play even better …

Will Virat Kohli play IPL 2024? Gavaskar's cheeky remark on India star's absence
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Virat Kohli play IPL 2024? Gavaskar's cheeky remark on India star's absence

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar raised questions about Virat Kohli's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 amid the star batter's absence from the ongoing Test series against England due to personal reasons. IPL 2024 is scheduled to kick off with defending champions Chennai Super Kings facing Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at Chepauk. He is not playing because …

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

Progression for KL, compromise for India: Rahul's Test career poised for another twist in South Africa series
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Progression for KL, compromise for India: Rahul's Test career poised for another twist in South Africa series

Hindustan Times  

The undulating saga that has been KL Rahul’s Test career for the last three years is poised for another twist. Indian players Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match between India and South Africa In some ways, this might appear a natural progression, given how well he …

India’s KL Rahul happy to be flexible in Tests, T20Is
1 year ago

India’s KL Rahul happy to be flexible in Tests, T20Is

The Hindu  

KL Rahul said he is willing to bat in the middle order and keep wicket across formats as he looks to cement a role in India’s Test and Twenty20 International squads. Rahul last played a Test match in February, in which he was an opener, but after his return from an injury layoff in September, the 31-year-old played as a …

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

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

'If you play more T20s, you'll remain mediocre': Ganguly's striking 'IPL' remark in comparing India, Pakistan's WC run
1 year, 1 month ago

'If you play more T20s, you'll remain mediocre': Ganguly's striking 'IPL' remark in comparing India, Pakistan's WC run

Hindustan Times  

India and Pakistan have incurred extremely contrasting journeys at the 2023 World Cup. Sourav Ganguly drops striking 'mediocre' remark on Pakistan in comparing with India's World Cup run Among the other teams that have qualified for the semifinals - Australia, South Africa and New Zealand - most players credited their IPL experience in adapting to the conditions in India for …

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory
1 year, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli may not be the best of friends but both have shared the same goal: to take Indian cricket to unprecedented heights. They may not see eye-to-eye given their history, but Ganguly came to Kohli's support when Shoaib Akhtar made a rather interesting comment about Virat's future. With Kohli set to play what is likely to …

Doesn’t Look Like He Will: Kapil Dev's Response If This Star Should Play Test Cricket Again
1 year, 4 months ago

Doesn’t Look Like He Will: Kapil Dev's Response If This Star Should Play Test Cricket Again

ABP News  

Former India legend Kapil Dev spoke about it does not look like Hardik Pandya will be taking part in too many red ball games in the future. There has been a debate going around whether Pandya’s body is fit enough to take the workload of Test cricket. “Doesn’t look like he will,” said Kapil Dev in an interview with TOI. …

Ganguly says difficult to understand Rahane’s elevation to Test vice captaincy
1 year, 5 months ago

Ganguly says difficult to understand Rahane’s elevation to Test vice captaincy

The Hindu  

Sourav Ganguly finds it extremely baffling that Ajinkya Rahane has been handed Test vice-captaincy after spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines as the former India skipper demanded “consistency and continuity” in the selection process. Rahane, 35, was out of favour for one-and-a-half years but was India’s best batter in the World Test Championship final against Australia, with scores of …

I was surprised: Sourav Ganguly questions selectors over Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran snub
1 year, 5 months ago

I was surprised: Sourav Ganguly questions selectors over Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran snub

India TV News  

Sourav Ganguly is the latest to share his opinion on India's Test team selection for the upcoming West Indies tour on Thursday, June 29. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad were added to India's Test squad for the first time after a string of impressive performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League 2023. Ganguly justified Yashasvi's selection in the …

It’s a mindset thing: Hayden on India’s ICC title drought, advises them to forget about outcome in WTC final
1 year, 6 months ago

It’s a mindset thing: Hayden on India’s ICC title drought, advises them to forget about outcome in WTC final

The Hindu  

The great Matthew Hayden reckons India’s title drought in ICC events in the past decade has to come down to the players’ mindset as skill was never an issue and has advised them to “forget about the outcome” going into the World Test Championship final against Australia. ‘Australia would’ve had huge advantage at Lord’s but Oval will be 50-50 Hayden …

Dhoni is a magician, says former CSK teammate Matthew Hayden
1 year, 6 months ago

Dhoni is a magician, says former CSK teammate Matthew Hayden

The Hindu  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a “magician” who can turn someone else’s “trash into treasure” says the great Matthew Hayden, who also reckons that the former India captain’s unmatched contribution to the Chennai Super Kings success story makes his playing future with the franchise “almost irrelevant”. He said something really interesting which I thought summed up not only his humility but …

IPL 2023 | I will never give up, want to play a Test at Wankhede: Rahane after smashing fastest fifty
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023 | I will never give up, want to play a Test at Wankhede: Rahane after smashing fastest fifty

The Hindu  

Ajinkya Rahane never gives up and after surprising the cricketing world with the fastest fifty of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, the out of favour India batter yearns to play a Test match at his home ground. I got to know just before the toss, for me it is about playing one game at a time and staying in …

India needs its batting might to come to life in a high-stakes Test
1 year, 9 months ago

India needs its batting might to come to life in a high-stakes Test

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi Stadium will sport a festive look when India and Australia square off on Thursday in the fourth and final Test. India’s batting would revolve around captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. It has been more than three years since Kohli scored a century in Tests — against Bangladesh in Kolkata in 2019 — and about …

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 …

Not only 2023 ODI World Cup, Rishabh Pant can also miss 2024 T20 WC; feels Sourav Ganguly
1 year, 9 months ago

Not only 2023 ODI World Cup, Rishabh Pant can also miss 2024 T20 WC; feels Sourav Ganguly

India TV News  

India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is currently on his road to recovery after surviving a severe car crash he suffered in late December. Meanwhile, India's former captain Sourav Ganguly hinted the cricketer might be out of action for a longer period of time. The exact date of Pant's return is not confirmed but if he will be back after 2 …

IND v AUS: Ganguly feels Rahul will be criticised if he fails to score, states Gill has to wait for his chance
1 year, 9 months ago

IND v AUS: Ganguly feels Rahul will be criticised if he fails to score, states Gill has to wait for his chance

India TV News  

IND vs AUS: Indian batsman KL Rahul's form has been a centre point of talk since he has struggled to score runs for his team. Ganguly opens why Rahul is being preferred Meanwhile, Ganguly has stated that the team management thinks Rahul is an important player and that might be the case team is preferring the opening batsman. At the …

Shikhar Dhawan not giving up on India comeback, focused on IPL 2023: I don't get desperate
1 year, 10 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan not giving up on India comeback, focused on IPL 2023: I don't get desperate

India Today  

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan may not have played any international games in 2023, but that has not diminished his hopes of participating in the upcoming 50-over ICC World Cup in home conditions. Dhawan, one of the finest openers India has produced in the 50-over format, was dropped from the side after a poor run that included three games in …

India vs Australia: Feel KL Rahul will play the Delhi Test, he will get another opportunity, says Sunil Gavaskar
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Feel KL Rahul will play the Delhi Test, he will get another opportunity, says Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said it's going to be a tough call for the team management to decide on KL Rahhul's place in the side for the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but added that he feels the opener might get another opportunity to prove his mettle in New Delhi. KL Rahul's place in the side has …

Ganguly: Dravid will turn this Indian team around, you have to give him time
1 year, 10 months ago

Ganguly: Dravid will turn this Indian team around, you have to give him time

The Hindu  

Sourav Ganguly, one of India’s most successful captains, believes that the current Indian team has enough firepower to tame Australia when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins in Nagpur on Thursday. While he agrees that spin bowling will play an important role as always, Ganguly is interested to see whether the team can afford to play an extra spinner on surfaces that …

An innings unlike Sourav Ganguly of old
2 years, 2 months ago

An innings unlike Sourav Ganguly of old

Hindustan Times  

“This ground has never let me down, so hopefully in my next role in a different capacity, I'll be able to get the administration and Indian cricket stronger.” These were Sourav Ganguly’s words from a 25-minute press meet on becoming BCCI president in 2019. Three years later, sporting a stylish beard he has grown for an ad campaign, he made …

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 to feature in second season of Legends League Cricket
2 years, 4 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 …

Sourav Ganguly issues clarification over his participation in Legends League Cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

Sourav Ganguly issues clarification over his participation in Legends League Cricket

India TV News  

Many former cricketers, for the past few days, have been rumoured to be part of the Legends League Cricket. Apart from these two, former Team India openers Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan have also geared up to play in the Legends Cricket League. Other former Indian players like spinner Pragyan Ojha, all-rounder Ritinder Singh Sodhi and fast bowler …

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, 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 …

IND vs IRE: Ganguly to attend India vs Ireland T20Is in Dublin
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs IRE: Ganguly to attend India vs Ireland T20Is in Dublin

The Hindu  

When India’s limited-overs side takes on Ireland in a two-match T20I series, starting Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly will be present at The Village, Malahide in Dublin, to watch Hardik Pandya and his men in action. With the regular team busy with preparations for the Test against England, India has fielded a new …

Not sure Virat Kohli built a team like Sourav Ganguly did: Virender Sehwag
2 years, 7 months ago

Not sure Virat Kohli built a team like Sourav Ganguly did: Virender Sehwag

India Today  

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag opined that ex-captain Sourav Ganguly built a new team, something that he is not sure Virat Kohli did during his tenure as skipper of the national team. The 43-year-old said that during Kohli's captaincy era, there was a trend of changing the team after almost every Test, irrespective of whether India won or lost. "Sourav …

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 …

'When I got to play after Ganguly’s retirement, I got diagnosed with cancer'
2 years, 7 months ago

'When I got to play after Ganguly’s retirement, I got diagnosed with cancer'

Hindustan Times  

Yuvraj Singh is considered one of the greatest white-ball cricketers to have played for India. Yuvraj Singh Having made his debut in 2003 in Mohali against New Zealand, Yuvraj played 40 Tests for India scoring 1900 runs at 33.92 with three centuries and 11 half-centuries. “If you compare that era to today’s era, you can see players getting 10-15 matches,” …

IPL 2022: South African cricketers face test of loyalty ahead of tournament, says Dean Elgar
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: South African cricketers face test of loyalty ahead of tournament, says Dean Elgar

Firstpost  

South Africa are set to play three one-dayers and two Tests against Bangladesh starting March 18, while the IPL is scheduled to be held from 26 March to 29 May Johannesburg: South African Test skipper Dean Elgar has urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming IPL as it is a test of …

Rohit Sharma: Rahane-Pujara not over yet; credit to Kohli for India's Test success
2 years, 9 months ago

Rohit Sharma: Rahane-Pujara not over yet; credit to Kohli for India's Test success

The Hindu  

After a rocky ride of eight years playing Test cricket for India, Rohit Sharma is ready to embark on his new stint as the team’s captain. ‘ Credit to Kohli’ Rohit lauded Kohli for improving India as a Test team in the last few years. Of course, we’re in the World Test championship table, but honestly, I don’t think we’ve …

'I saw something similar with Dravid between 2002-2005': Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of 100th Test
2 years, 9 months ago

'I saw something similar with Dravid between 2002-2005': Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of 100th Test

Hindustan Times  

India's Virat Kohli will be joining an exalted group of 11 Indian cricketers to have played 100 or more Test matches on Friday in Mohali against Sri Lanka. He was however, happy to welcome Kohli to the 100-Test club and promised to be there in person in Mohali “to watch Virat’s 100th Test match”. Virat is a great player and …

Sourav Ganguly assured me of Test spot, Rahul Dravid suggested retirement: Wriddhiman Saha makes big revelation
2 years, 10 months ago

Sourav Ganguly assured me of Test spot, Rahul Dravid suggested retirement: Wriddhiman Saha makes big revelation

India Today  

India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, on Saturday revealed that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had assured him of a Test spot after the New Zealand series, but the head coach Rahul Dravid has told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth. "Even coach Rahul Dravid suggested that I …

India vs Sri Lanka: We have told Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara to go and play Ranji Trophy, says Sharma
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: We have told Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara to go and play Ranji Trophy, says Sharma

India TV News  

Chetan Sharma, Chairman, All India Senior-Selection Committee on Saturday said that batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were informed in advance about them being dropped for two Test matches against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma was appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian men's team while veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were dropped from the Sri Lanka series. …

Virat Kohli took legacy of Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni forward and substantially built on it: Ian Chappell
2 years, 10 months ago

Virat Kohli took legacy of Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni forward and substantially built on it: Ian Chappell

India Today  

Australian great Ian Chappell feels Virat Kohli has been an exceptional captain who enhanced the legacy of two successful Indian skippers --- Sourav Ganguly and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He pointed out the contrasts in Kohli and Root's styles of captaincy and their corresponding efficacy, but few observations made by Chappell could be debated, including the one where he singularly attributed …

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Kohli is getting better, says Pujara
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Kohli is getting better, says Pujara

India TV News  

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Wednesday said that skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test due to back spasm, was getting better and will soon regain fitness to play. "Officially I cannot reveal anything more but now he is definitely getting better and I feel that he will be fit very soon," Pujara said during a media interaction. …

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 …

Communication gap: Virat Kohli’s counter to Sourav Ganguly raises clouds of uncertainty and doubt
3 years ago

Communication gap: Virat Kohli’s counter to Sourav Ganguly raises clouds of uncertainty and doubt

Firstpost  

In seeking to set the record straight, Virat Kohli seems to have taken on the might of a Board, which does not believe in clear communication. By communicating contrastingly, Board of Control for Cricket in India President Sourav Ganguly and Test skipper Virat Kohli are appearing to pull in different directions, kicking up clouds of uncertainty and doubt. Yet, the …

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