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'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

With Team India looking unstoppable, World Cup-winning former India pacer S Sreesanth says no team can prevent it from winning the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India

Eden Gardens now has the Jhulan Goswami stand!

Eden Gardens now has the Jhulan Goswami stand!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'This is not just my moment, it belongs to every girl who dreams of making it big in cricket.'

Can't accept, but ...: Mamata on SC verdict on school jobs

Can't accept, but ...: Mamata on SC verdict on school jobs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended her support for teachers who were dismissed following a Supreme Court verdict, accusing the BJP and CPI(M) of "hatching a conspiracy" to influence the ruling. She dared the BJP to arrest her for supporting the affected candidates, while asserting that her government will abide by the verdict but explore all legal options. The development has triggered political reactions with the BJP demanding Banerjee's resignation, while the CPI(M) expressed concern over the impact on the education system. Banerjee also criticized the BJP's handling of the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, drawing parallels to the school jobs scam in West Bengal.

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sourav Ganguly congratulated just-retired Harbhajan Singh on a glorious career

When Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

When Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Sourav wanted the whole team to take off their jerseys and wave it.'

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

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.

Ganguly joining politics? Dada meets Bengal guv

Ganguly joining politics? Dada meets Bengal guv

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Sources describe the visit as "courtesy call" and there is nothing political about it.

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Who are the five current Indian cricketers Dada would have loved to have in his team?

June 21, 1996: Ganguly's first Test, and he scores...

June 21, 1996: Ganguly's first Test, and he scores...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

25 years of Sourav Ganguly's debut Test ton

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

I like Kohli's attitude but he fights a lot: Ganguly

I like Kohli's attitude but he fights a lot: Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Kohli, who was replaced as ODI captain by Rohit Sharma last week, spoke on three issues during a press conference earlier this week.

Ganguly's routine blood tests report 'satisfactory': Hospital

Ganguly's routine blood tests report 'satisfactory': Hospital

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Also, it said that Ganguly, who is set to be discharged on Wednesday, had an "uneventful day".

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'

Ganguly to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday

Ganguly to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Ganguly will be ready for the next course of procedures or medical intervention after about 2-3 weeks

Fearlessness in youngsters comes with exposure: Ganguly

Fearlessness in youngsters comes with exposure: Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

One of the most successful Indian captains, Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in 2008, further said he missed the "7'o clock nervousness" moments while getting up for a Test match.

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed senior advocate Maninder Singh as an amicus curiae to assist it in the matter related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India and fixed the hearing on the plea of the cricket body for amending its constitution concerning tenure of office bearers on July 28.

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplasty to clear clogged coronary arteries, officials said.

Ganguly stable after angioplasty, under close observation: hospital

Ganguly stable after angioplasty, under close observation: hospital

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly underwent a second round of angioplasty in Kolkata on Thursday as two more stents were inserted in the coronary arteries.

Rani-Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Rani-Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Kajol and Rani Mukerji looked beautiful in shades of red, as they indulged in the Bengali ritual of Sindoor Khela at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga puja pandal in Mumbai.

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Players getting lured by the growing number of T20 leagues is a short-term phenomenon as eventually 'only a few' financially sustainable leagues will survive, said former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Ganguly on what made Dhoni 'special'

Ganguly on what made Dhoni 'special'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni went on to become one of the best finishers in the game but on his 39th birthday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said the World Cup winning skipper would have been even more lethal if he batted higher in the order. Ganguly, the current BCCI president, led a barrage of birthday wishes for the twice-World Cup winning skipper.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and Shubman Gill's calculated approach have formed a formidable opening partnership for India in ODIs.

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008.

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.'

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

'Ganguly is doing well, his vital parameters are stable'

'Ganguly is doing well, his vital parameters are stable'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Sourav Ganguly is doing well and all his vital parameters are stable, said the medical bulletin

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

I am obsessed with Pant: Ganguly

I am obsessed with Pant: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'There is so much talent for cricket in India that I think it will produce world beaters in every generation.'

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

When Dravid's heroics sealed history in Adelaide!

When Dravid's heroics sealed history in Adelaide!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

India claimed a memorable four-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval, on December 16, 2003 -- their first Test win on Australian soil in 22 years.

We've time to decide, SA tour on schedule: Ganguly

We've time to decide, SA tour on schedule: Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The former India captain also backed out-of-favour all-rounder Hardik Pandya to regain his place in the side after returning to full fitness.

Ahmedabad pink ball Test sold out: Ganguly

Ahmedabad pink ball Test sold out: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Ahmedabad is completely sold out. Happy to see normalcy back,' Ganguly said.

Kohli decision made keeping in mind future roadmap: Ganguly

Kohli decision made keeping in mind future roadmap: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lavished praise on Virat Kohli after the India skipper decided to step down as T20I captain post the 2021 World Cup.

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday suffered a "mild" heart attack and had to undergo a quick "primary angioplasty" to clear a blocked coronary artery, a doctor said.

Can you beat Ganguly at fantasy cricket?

Can you beat Ganguly at fantasy cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Ganguly will create his own fantasy team for each of the three matches and lock horns with cricket enthusiasts from all over India as part of the 'Beat the Expert' contest.

Dada Gets A Hug From The Don!

Dada Gets A Hug From The Don!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan shares a warm bonding with Sourav Ganguly, who played for KKR in the first three years of IPL.

Kriti Screens Do Patti For...

Kriti Screens Do Patti For...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Kriti Sanon invited film folk over to watch her debut production, Do Patti, where she has a double role.