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Don't want year 2020 to finish without an IPL, says Sourav Ganguly

The cash-rich league was initially scheduled to be played from March 29 but due to coronavirus pandemic the tournament was postponed indefinitely by the BCCI

Don't want year 2020 to finish without an IPL, says Sourav Ganguly
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 2:50 PM IST

Lord's century to BCCI prez: 'Prince of Kolkata' Ganguly's innings in pics

As Sourav Ganguly turns 48, let's revisit how he took Indian cricket to great heights

Lord's century to BCCI prez: 'Prince of Kolkata' Ganguly's innings in pics
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 2:21 PM IST

Ganguly rules out chances of organising IPL in India amid Covid-19 crisis

BCCI president Ganguly on Monday reckoned the country will have to bear with the Covid-19 pandemic at least till the end of this year or beginning of 2021

Ganguly rules out chances of organising IPL in India amid Covid-19 crisis
Updated On : 07 Jul 2020 | 11:09 AM IST

'Champion' Dhoni carried forward Ganguly's legacy commendably: Waqar Younis

Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis has labelled MS Dhoni as a champion, and said he has indeed done a tremendous job in carrying forward the momentum built by the Indian team during Ganguly's era

'Champion' Dhoni carried forward Ganguly's legacy commendably: Waqar Younis
Updated On : 06 Jul 2020 | 2:04 PM IST

Ganguly changed mentality of India, Dhoni took it forward: Lalchand Rajput

Lalchand Rajput, who was Team India's manager during their victory at the inaugural edition of the WT20, gave an insight into wicket-keeper-batsman MS Dhoni

Ganguly changed mentality of India, Dhoni took it forward: Lalchand Rajput
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 6:29 PM IST

Ganguly-Dravid partnership important for Indian cricket, says Laxman

Laxman spoke about the importance of Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid partnership in the administration of Indian cricket

Ganguly-Dravid partnership important for Indian cricket, says Laxman
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 5:23 PM IST

Nomination process for next chairman on agenda in ICC meeting on June 25

As the ICC already making it clear that a final decision on the fate of this year's T20 World Cup will be taken next month

Nomination process for next chairman on agenda in ICC meeting on June 25
Updated On : 24 Jun 2020 | 1:30 PM IST

On this day 24 yrs ago, Ganguly scored century on his Test debut at Lord's

Ganguly then came out to bat at the number three position and he went on to play a knock of 131 runs from 301 balls with the help of 20 boundaries.

On this day 24 yrs ago, Ganguly scored century on his Test debut at Lord's
Updated On : 22 Jun 2020 | 1:37 PM IST

Rajinder Goel, highest wicket-taker in Ranji, dies; condolences pour in

Goel was highest wicket-taker in history of Ranji Trophy with 637 scalps. Overall, the left-arm spinner had 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana, North Zone in domestic cricket

Rajinder Goel, highest wicket-taker in Ranji, dies; condolences pour in
Updated On : 22 Jun 2020 | 11:51 AM IST

Was standing at Lord's balcony hoping Dravid would get a hundred: Ganguly

Ganguly played a superb knock of 131 for which he consumed 301 deliveries

Was standing at Lord's balcony hoping Dravid would get a hundred: Ganguly
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 8:17 PM IST

Ganguly, Hussain engage in hilarious banter over 2002 NatWest Trophy

The former England skipper replied with a GIF where a cartoon character is seen hiding his face in the bushes

Ganguly, Hussain engage in hilarious banter over 2002 NatWest Trophy
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 12:14 PM IST

I could have played more Test matches for Pakistan, says Sohail Tanvir

Tanvir made his Test debut against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla (now known as Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium) in 2007

I could have played more Test matches for Pakistan, says Sohail Tanvir
Updated On : 19 Jun 2020 | 5:51 PM IST

Don't think Sachin Tendulkar was not a good captain, says Madan Lal

Sachin had a very good quality of reading the game and telling the players where they were going wrong or how to bowl, says Madan Lal

Don't think Sachin Tendulkar was not a good captain, says Madan Lal
Updated On : 19 Jun 2020 | 4:05 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly's statement on IPL 2020 a big assurance: Irfan Pathan

Meanwhile, according to media reports, the BCCI has zeroed in on September 26 to November 8 as the tentative schedule for IPL 2020

Sourav Ganguly's statement on IPL 2020 a big assurance: Irfan Pathan
Updated On : 17 Jun 2020 | 4:37 PM IST

2001 Eden Garden Test: Felt like whole country was celebrating, says Laxman

Australians had arrived in India on the back of 15 consecutive wins and beat India in Mumbai, the hosts then snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at Eden and then won in Chennai to bag series 2-1

2001 Eden Garden Test: Felt like whole country was celebrating, says Laxman
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 4:06 PM IST

Akhtar praises Ganguly, says he was the bravest batsman I ever bowled to

Despite having limited strokes whenever the ball was aimed at his body, Sourav Ganguly never backed away, says Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar praises Ganguly, says he was the bravest batsman I ever bowled to
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 3:04 PM IST

IPL 2020 in 3 months? BCCI eying Sep-Oct window: IPL chief Brijesh Patel

The league chairman also hinted that IPL 2020 can be held overseas as matches in empty stadiums make the location irrelevant

IPL 2020 in 3 months? BCCI eying Sep-Oct window: IPL chief Brijesh Patel
Updated On : 12 Jun 2020 | 1:24 PM IST

BCCI ready to hold closed-door matches to host IPL this year: Ganguly

The letter states: "The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage the IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums"

BCCI ready to hold closed-door matches to host IPL this year: Ganguly
Updated On : 11 Jun 2020 | 12:12 PM IST

Decision on Asia Cup 2020 deferred; Ganguly, Shah attend ACC meet

The event is scheduled in September and while it is Pakistan Cricket Board's turn to host, it will be shifted to another country, if it happens, as India travelling to Pakistan is not a possibility.

Decision on Asia Cup 2020 deferred; Ganguly, Shah attend ACC meet
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 2:34 PM IST

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10

There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 12:51 PM IST