News for 'India Captain Sourav Ganguly'

Sania overjoyed by Sourav's presence

Sania overjoyed by Sourav's presence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

"It's great that Sourav came here and watched the match," said Sania.

Chappell, Ganguly back on good terms: reports

Chappell, Ganguly back on good terms: reports

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The two have settled their differences and reached a working relationship, it was reported in the media on Saturday.

Short-pitched deliveries are a concern: Ganguly

Short-pitched deliveries are a concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly does not read much into India's failure in the second ICC World Twenty20 and says Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co. will erase their bitter memories by bouncing back in the four-match ODI series in the West Indies.

Captain Ganguly faces the heat

Captain Ganguly faces the heat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Rahane should play and open in Delhi Test: Ganguly

Rahane should play and open in Delhi Test: Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels it's time Ajinkya Rahane is given his Test cap, in the fourth and final Test against Australia, beginning in Delhi on Friday.

'Happy birthday, Dada': Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 43

'Happy birthday, Dada': Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 43

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is happy celebrating his 43rd birthday with family and friends in Kolkata on Wednesday as wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world.

Ganguly to open for India today?

Ganguly to open for India today?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

The United News of India, quoting sources, says that Ganguly, a veteran of 86 Tests, will be accommodated in the side as an opener.\n

Ganguly, not Dhoni, is the greatest Indian captain

Ganguly, not Dhoni, is the greatest Indian captain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

With the exception of the recent tours of England and Australia, where India suffered eight defeats in a row, hardly does a Test series pass without addition of a new feather in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cap as a captain.

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his success to the golden generation of Indian cricketers and said he was lucky to play under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.

Ganguly should stay as captain: Bedi

Ganguly should stay as captain: Bedi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The former India captain also said Sunil Gavaskar should take over as coach of the Indian team.

Ganguly confident of comeback

Ganguly confident of comeback

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The former India captain rates Brain Lara as the best captain in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy.

Ishant is the future of Indian bowling: Ganguly

Ishant is the future of Indian bowling: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Pacer Ishant Sharma might have struggled to get his rhythm in the just-concluded series against Australia, but former India captain Sourav Ganguly said the Delhi pacer is the future of Indian bowling.

Sehwag's hunger to succeed is on decline, says Ganguly

Sehwag's hunger to succeed is on decline, says Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Virender Sehwag's "hunger to succeed" and veteran Rahul Dravid's "fluency of footwork" is on the decline.

ICC is not a police station: Ganguly

ICC is not a police station: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not a policing body and the cricketers themselves should have responsibility towards the game.

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'We don't know when the BJP tried to induct Sourav Ganguly into the party. Sourav Ganguly is a cricketing legend. Some people are now shedding crocodile tears about the changes in BCCI. Did they have any role when he took over as BCCI president? The TMC should stop politicising every issue.'

Sachin uses his talent to the most: Ganguly

Sachin uses his talent to the most: Ganguly

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Paying tribute to Sachin Tendulkar on his reaching the milestone of 20 years in international cricket, former India captain Sourav Ganguly described the Mumbai maestro as the greatest batsman of his generation.

More flexibility needed from Ganguly: Manjrekar

More flexibility needed from Ganguly: Manjrekar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

The former India batsman said the India captain must look at the batting order afresh.

If Ganguly can, so can I: Martin Crowe

If Ganguly can, so can I: Martin Crowe

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Inspired by former India captain Sourav Ganguly and Australia spin legend Shane Warne, 48-year-old Martin Crowe on Thursday announced his return to first-class cricket in a bid to score the 320 runs he needs to touch a tally of 20,000.

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?

Ganguly hopes for return to form

Ganguly hopes for return to form

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

India captain Sourav Ganguly hopes an elbow injury will not prevent a return to form in the first Test against Zimbabwe

Sehwag, Ganguly to play in Ranji Trophy

Sehwag, Ganguly to play in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Anil Kumble and second wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel have also been asked by the BCCI to play in a Ranji Trophy match before leaving for Pakistan.

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 'missed' being part of Twenty20 squad

Ganguly 'missed' being part of Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The former India captain heaped rich praise on Yuvraj Singh, saying, "Players like him are good in any form of cricket."

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Earlier in the day, B Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20.

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who made his debut in television commentary in the Twenty20 World Cup, has been invited to give lecture at the University of Oxford in England as part of ICC centenary celebrations.

Gavaskar wants Ganguly to take over as interim BCCI president

Gavaskar wants Ganguly to take over as interim BCCI president

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar backed former India captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as interim president of Board of Control for Cricket in India following the sacking of Anurag Thakur from the top post by the Supreme Court.

Ganguly hails Dhoni and his boys

Ganguly hails Dhoni and his boys

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

"What can I say about Dhoni's captaincy? It was just brilliant!" declared the former India captain after the Twenty20 World Cup triumph.

Ganguly backs Rahul Sharma over 'unfortunate incident'

Ganguly backs Rahul Sharma over 'unfortunate incident'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has stood behind under-fire Rahul Sharma who tested positive for drugs in a rave party in May, saying the young leg-spinner probably committed the 'mistake unknowingly' and he, therefore, should not lose his place in the national team for the offence.

Ganguly ruled out of third Test

Ganguly ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Elbow injury may keep Ganguly out of Challenger

Elbow injury may keep Ganguly out of Challenger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

The left-handed batsman declined to say whether he would play in the October 10-13 tournament.

Never thought I'd see my city like this: Ganguly on COVID-19 lockdown

Never thought I'd see my city like this: Ganguly on COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Sourav Ganguly said the empty roads in his home city Kolkata, owing to a nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, are the kind of scenes he never thought he would witness in his lifetime.

Tendulkar, Ganguly release book on Late Pankaj Roy

Tendulkar, Ganguly release book on Late Pankaj Roy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar and former India captain Sourav Ganguly today released a book on former India opener Late Pankaj Roy in the presence of the entire Indian squad.

It will be tough for Team India to win series in England, feels Ganguly

It will be tough for Team India to win series in England, feels Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co will find it difficult to "beat England in England".

Is Gill Unhappy with Eden Pitch?

Is Gill Unhappy with Eden Pitch?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The pitch, left unwatered for nearly a week, appeared dry and brown with faint traces of grass, conditions that could bring reverse swing and variable bounce into play later in the match.

Yuvraj, Gavaskar in Rest of India team

Yuvraj, Gavaskar in Rest of India team

Rediff.com14 Sep 2003

Rest of India meet Ranji champions Mumbai in the Irani Trophy match from September 18 to 22.

Ganguly adjudged best Asian cricketer and batsman

Ganguly adjudged best Asian cricketer and batsman

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was adjudged 'Asian Cricketer' and 'Asian Batsman of the Year' at the Castrol Asian Cricket Awards in Karachi on Friday. Sachin Tendulkar was named 'Best ODI Batsman' while Gautam Gambhir grabbed the honour in Twenty20.

Promoting Dhoni a team decision: Ganguly

Promoting Dhoni a team decision: Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

The Indian captain said since Dhoni can hit the ball hard, and he is not batting well, it was decided to send the 23-year old keeper up the order.

Ganguly alarmed by team's tendency to panic

Ganguly alarmed by team's tendency to panic

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

The India captain said he did not expect the team to capitulate after cruising at 178 for three in the 40th over in te sisth ODI against New Zealand.

Ganguly should consider opening: Wadekar

Ganguly should consider opening: Wadekar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar suggested that the India captain must concentrate hard at the nets to regain his batting form.