Sourav Ganguly

IPL 2022: Umran Malik will be around for a long time, says Sourav Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly while praising Umran Malik on Wednesday said if the pacer stayed fit then he would be around for a long time.Sunrisers Hyderabad pace sensation Umran has picked 22 wickets in 14 matches for SRH at a strike rate of only 13.57 and an economy rate of 9.03."His future is in his hands. If he stays fit and bowls at this pace, I'm sure he will be around for a long time," the former Indian skipper said.The BCCI declared an 18-man squad for the five-match home series against South Africa on Sunday. Umran Malik procured his first India call-up.Praising other emerging players, Ganguly said "Many have played well in this IPL. Tilak (Varma) has done well for Mumbai Indians. Rahul (Tripathi) for Sunrisers, Tewatia for Gujarat Titans. We have seen many emerging fast bowlers like Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan... It's a place where talent gets exposure."KL Rahul has been named India's captain and ...

As captain, Ganguly built a team; not sure if Kohli did same: Sehwag

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag rates Saurav Gangulys leadership higher than anyone else in Indian cricket. Kohli as captain may remain among the best, still, he could not build a team, he said

Sourav Ganguly hosts Home Minister Shah at his Kolkata residence for dinner

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday dined at Indian cricketing legend Sourav Ganguly's residence in South Kolkata, BJP party officials said.

Dravid will do remarkable job as India coach, says BCCI president Ganguly

Ganguly feels Dravid's "intense, meticulous and professional" attitude are just the ingredients a coach needs to be successful in the high-pressure India job.

Virat Kohli still has time for greater milestones: Sourav Ganguly

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital for cardiac check-up

Ganguly had twice been admitted to the hospital last year after complaining of chest discomfort

Privilege to lead India in its 1000th ODI, says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI.The side will achieve the feat in the first ODI against West Indies here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the 999 ODIs played earlier, India accounts for 518 wins and 431 losses. The Men in Blue had played their 500th match in 2002 and two decades later, the side has now reached the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs."It will be a historic moment as we play the 1000th ODI. I would like to congratulate all the players who have taken part in this long journey. It is an honour for me to lead the side in that game, it will be a privilege to lead the boys. Our journey has been fantastic over the years. So many players have tried to put their best foot forward, we will also try to keep raising the bar," said Rohit in a video posted on BCCI.TV.In India's 100th ODI, Kapil Dev was the captain while Sourav Ganguly had led the side in the Men in Blue's 500th

I do my job as BCCI president and don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

the former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics -- much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer

Pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka to be held in Bengaluru

Sourav Ganguly, the President of the BCCI, confirmed on Thursday that the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will have a pink-ball Test to be played in Bengaluru.

Sourav Ganguly's daughter, 3 other family members test Covid positive

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, his four family members including daughter Sana Ganguly have been tested positive for Covid-19

Ganguly had tested positive for delta plus variant of Covid-19: Hospital

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had tested positive for the delta plus variant of Covid-19 but was discharged after four days of hospitalisation as the infection was not severe

Ganguly discharged after Covid treatment, to remain in home isolation

The former skipper has not been infected with the Omicron variant, hospital authorities said

Day 3 health update: Ganguly stable, maintaining oxygen saturation of 99%

Ganguly was rushed to a city hospital on Monday night as a precautionary measure after his RT-PCR test returned positive for Covid-19

Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to a city hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the cricket board sources said on Tuesday. Ganguly is double vaccinated and has been travelling extensively, taking part in all professional activities. The 49-year-old was rushed to a hospital late on Monday night as a precautionary measure after his RT-PCR test returned positive. "He was taken to Woodlands Nursing Home last night. He has been given medication and is currently stable," a BCCI source, who is keeping track of Ganguly's health, told PTI. Ganguly was admitted to hospital twice earlier this year and underwent emergency angioplasty after having some cardiac issues. His elder brother Snehasish Ganguly had also tested positive for COVID early this year.

Ganguly shouldn't have spoken on Virat Kohli captaincy issue: Vengsarkar

Vengsarkar feels Sourav Ganguly wasn't right in airing his views on behalf of national selectors Virat Kohli's captaincy saga which has triggered a controversy

'Will deal with it': Ganguly declines comment on Kohli's bombshell remarks

A day after India Test captain Virat Kohli triggered a storm by publicly contradicting him, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refused to comment on the matter, saying the Board will deal with it

Not good to point fingers on anybody, Kohli's timing not right: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev feels Kohli's statements that exposed his differences with the BCCI on the issue of captaincy were ill-timed as they created an unsavoury controversy just ahead of South Africa tour

Ganguly needs to clear air on Kohli's comments on captaincy issue: Gavaskar

Gavaskar feels Sourav Ganguly is the best person to clear the air on Virat Kohli's contradictory statement on the issue of captaincy

Ind vs NZ: Sourav Ganguly to ring Eden Bell to commence third T20

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly will be ringing the Eden Bell at the Eden Garen stadium in Kolkata to commence the third T20I game between India and New Zealand on Sunday.

Ganguly replaces Anil Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the Chairman of the ICC men's Cricket Committee, the game's governing body said on Wednesday. Ganguly will replace fellow Indian Anil Kumble, who stepped down after serving a maximum of three, three-year terms. "I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee," ICC Chair Greg Barclay said in a release. "His experience as one of the world's best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward. "I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years which has included improving the international game through more regular and consistent application of DRS and a robust process for addressing suspect bowling actions." The Board also approved that first-class status and list A classification will be applied to women's cricket to align with the men's game and applied retrospectively. Going forward the ICC Wo