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Laxman praises Ganguly's captaincy, says 'he wore his heart on his sleeve'

Over the years, Ganguly went on to become one of the most successful Indian skippers.

Laxman praises Ganguly's captaincy, says 'he wore his heart on his sleeve'
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 11:19 AM IST

India vs Australia Test series may begin from December 3, 2020: Reports

According to reports, CA Chief Executive Kevin Roberts will make it official on Friday and the plan does not include any quarantine hub for the Indian cricket team

India vs Australia Test series may begin from December 3, 2020: Reports
Updated On : 28 May 2020 | 2:13 PM IST

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sourav, Rahul stitched record 318-run stand in ODIs

Ganguly played a knock of 183 runs studded with 17 fours and 7 sixes while Dravid scored 145 runs with the help of 17 fours and one six

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sourav, Rahul stitched record 318-run stand in ODIs
Updated On : 26 May 2020 | 11:39 AM IST

BCCI moves to SC for full 3-year term for president Ganguly, secretary Shah

According to the current rules of BCCI constitution, approved by SC, a three-year cooling off period is compulsory for anyone who had served two terms in state cricket associations or at BCCI

BCCI moves to SC for full 3-year term for president Ganguly, secretary Shah
Updated On : 23 May 2020 | 1:53 PM IST

South Africa board clarifies after Smith backs Ganguly for ICC top job

Smith's comments were backed up by his CEO Jacques Faul, who said that they won't mind an Indian as head of the ICC, although they need to get a mandate from their top bosses

South Africa board clarifies after Smith backs Ganguly for ICC top job
Updated On : 22 May 2020 | 7:24 PM IST

Five-match Test series vs Australia won't be possible this year: Ganguly

India cricket team led by Virat Kohli is scheduled to play four Tests Down Under in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November

Five-match Test series vs Australia won't be possible this year: Ganguly
Updated On : 15 May 2020 | 2:42 PM IST

Harbhajan terms Greg Chappell era as 'worst days of Indian cricket'

Chappell was coach of the Indian team for two controversy-riddled years between 2005 and 2007 in which he clashed with several senior members of the team, especially then-captain Souarv Ganguly

Harbhajan terms Greg Chappell era as 'worst days of Indian cricket'
Updated On : 14 May 2020 | 4:04 PM IST

ODI rules, wickets skew game in batsmen's favour; change needed: Tendulkar

In contemporary times, an ODI inning is played with two new white-balls from each end. When it comes to field restrictions, each inning is divided into three powerplays.

ODI rules, wickets skew game in batsmen's favour; change needed: Tendulkar
Updated On : 13 May 2020 | 3:49 PM IST

When and where it came from, we all were unprepared for Covid-19: Ganguly

This situation is a Test match on a very dangerous wicket and the ball is seaming and spinning as well - the batsman has very little margin of error, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

When and where it came from, we all were unprepared for Covid-19: Ganguly
Updated On : 04 May 2020 | 2:45 PM IST

Yuvraj and Kaif, heroes of 2002 Natwest Trophy, relive India's historic win

Chasing 326, India was struggling at 146/5 when both Yuvraj and Kaif got together at the crease. The duo put on a partnership of 121 runs to give India a glimmer of hope in the match.

Yuvraj and Kaif, heroes of 2002 Natwest Trophy, relive India's historic win
Updated On : 21 Apr 2020 | 2:55 PM IST

On this day 12 yrs ago, Brendon McCullum gave a glorifying start to IPL

Now, the head coach of KKR McCullum recalled Sourav Ganguly saying 'your like changed forever'

On this day 12 yrs ago, Brendon McCullum gave a glorifying start to IPL
Updated On : 18 Apr 2020 | 2:28 PM IST

Covid-19: Akshay tops 'celebrity heartfulness index; Virat at bottom

This report comes in the bakcdrop of donations and charities done by these celebrities at a time when the world is facing the worst crisis in over a century

Covid-19: Akshay tops 'celebrity heartfulness index; Virat at bottom
Updated On : 17 Apr 2020 | 1:39 PM IST

It's official: BCCI suspends IPL 2020 till further notice over coronavirus

The IPL was set to start on March 29 and end on May 24 but it was first postponed till April 15 after a surge of coronavirus positive cases in India

It's official: BCCI suspends IPL 2020 till further notice over coronavirus
Updated On : 16 Apr 2020 | 5:30 PM IST

Here's what Ganguly said about historic Kolkata Test win against Australia

In the Kolkata Test match, India clinched a 171-run win over Australia and became the third team in the history of Test cricket to win a match after being forced to follow-on

Here's what Ganguly said about historic Kolkata Test win against Australia
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 12:15 PM IST

Covid-19: PM discusses lockdown with top cricket icons, Olympics athletes

A total of 49 athletes, along with sports minister Kiren Rijiju, are participating in the video call

Covid-19: PM discusses lockdown with top cricket icons, Olympics athletes
Updated On : 03 Apr 2020 | 12:50 PM IST

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sachin became 1st batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs

Sachin Tendulkar achieved the feat against Australia at the Nehru Stadium in Indore

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sachin became 1st batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs
Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 3:57 PM IST

Tendulkar to Hima Das: Sports fraternity donates to fight Covid-19 pandemic

Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment.

Tendulkar to Hima Das: Sports fraternity donates to fight Covid-19 pandemic
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 3:03 PM IST

From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also urged all to stay at home and said that citizens across the world should listen to what their government says

From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 9:02 AM IST

Coronavirus: IPL cancellation on cards as BCCI decides to 'wait and watch'

I can't say anything at the moment as we are at the same place where we were on the day we postponed; nothing has changed in the last 10 days, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Coronavirus: IPL cancellation on cards as BCCI decides to 'wait and watch'
Updated On : 25 Mar 2020 | 5:00 PM IST

Sourav shares lockdown pics, says never thought would see my city like this

Ganguly had earlier said that he can't recall when he was last free at 5 pm in the evening

Sourav shares lockdown pics, says never thought would see my city like this
Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 4:49 PM IST