News for 'India Captain Sourav Ganguly'

'Ganguly conscious and doctors keeping constant vigil'

'Ganguly conscious and doctors keeping constant vigil'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The former India captain was hospitalised at 1 pm on Saturday with "chest discomfort, the heaviness of head, vomiting and a spell of dizziness" while performing physical exercise in the home gymnasium at around 11 am. Following this, he underwent an angioplasty.

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Inclusion of cricket in the 2024 Olympics, Australian players pay dispute and the concept of four-day Test will be discussed among other things in the two-day meeting.

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The BCCI has decided to invite all the former India captains to celebrate the occasion of country's '500th Test match' that will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from September 22.

India may play seven batsmen

India may play seven batsmen

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

India skipper Sourav Ganguly hinted that Parthiv Patel would be one of them in Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup tie against Sri Lanka.\n\n

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

Dravid to continue as keeper: Ganguly

Dravid to continue as keeper: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The Indian captain said there was no need to change the combination that was delivering results for the team.

Ganguly on the defensive after ordinary show

Ganguly on the defensive after ordinary show

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

India's captain said it is common for a visiting side to feel the blues in the first game of an Australian tour.\n\n

'A few wrong things here and there doesn't make the IPL bad'

'A few wrong things here and there doesn't make the IPL bad'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly termed the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as bad news, but expressed hope that the Indian Premier League will be back on track soon.

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.

Won't mess up like I did while recommending Greg Chappell: Ganguly

Won't mess up like I did while recommending Greg Chappell: Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Entrusted the responsibility of picking India's next coach, former captain Sourav Ganguly said that he will not 'mess up' as he did once when he recommended Australian Greg Chappell's name in 2005.

Without T-20, cricket cannot survive: Ganguly

Without T-20, cricket cannot survive: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, batted for Twenty20 tournaments, saying without it, the game of cricket could not survive.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

South African judge to hear Ganguly case

South African judge to hear Ganguly case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Justice Albie Sachs will decide on the BCCI's appeal vis-à-vis Sourav Ganguly's six ODI ban.

Dean Jones keen to coach India

Dean Jones keen to coach India

Rediff.com2 May 2005

The former Aussie batsman said if given the job he is confident of taking the team to new heights.

Don't think Pakistan are India's yardstick at the moment: Ganguly

Don't think Pakistan are India's yardstick at the moment: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

A day after India dethroned arch-rivals Pakistan to become the No.1 Test team in the world, former captain Saurav Ganguly said that Kohli's team was far better than Misbah's men and he was surprised to see Pakistan taking the top spot. "I don't think Pakistan are India's yardstick at the moment. India are a far better side than Pakistan in Test cricket. "So I don't think it could be a comparison. I was surprised to see Pakistan becoming No.1 after their 2-2 series against England," Ganguly told India Today.

'Ganguly should get full term again to stabilise BCCI'

'Ganguly should get full term again to stabilise BCCI'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Indian Premier League spot-fixing case petitioner Aditya Verma said his lawyers "won't oppose" a cooling-off period waiver for BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah when the matter is heard in the Supreme Court. The apex court is set to hear on Wednesday a BCCI plea to modify its constitution and enable the duo of Ganguly and Shah to stay on in their positions instead of going on a mandatory cooling-off period.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

Women's WC: Mithali Raj's father, Ganguly confident that India can win

Women's WC: Mithali Raj's father, Ganguly confident that India can win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

India will meet England in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday at Lords.

'My role is same as when I was captaining India'

'My role is same as when I was captaining India'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Sourav Ganguly, who will lead Pune Warriors in the IPL this year, is confident of the team at his disposal.

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

India retain winning combination

India retain winning combination

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'You should have the ability to strike the ball. You don't have to have time for technique in T20 cricket. But your basics should be there and he's always had that.'

'The brand Kohli should endorse for next 10 years is brand of his batting'

'The brand Kohli should endorse for next 10 years is brand of his batting'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that New Zealand are technically better-equipped to handle spinners than their much fancied Trans-Tasman rivals Australia.

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

Struggling Dhoni not turning it around enough, says Ganguly

Struggling Dhoni not turning it around enough, says Ganguly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Former captain Sourav Ganguly slammed the Indian team management for not looking after two of its best batsmen, K L Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane, saying constant experimentation in the middle-order is hurting the 'top-heavy' side.

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward in all forms of cricket during his stint as India skipper, but said his decision to quit Test captaincy was a personal one.

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he appeared in 98 matches for the franchises and scored 2838 runs with a strike rate of 147.97.

Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI's advisory panel

Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI's advisory panel

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

In what has been described as the start of a new innings, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, former India captain Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman joined the BCCI in a newly-constituted advisory panel to guide the Board in all matters related to the game.

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.

Will lead BCCI just as I led India: President Ganguly

Will lead BCCI just as I led India: President Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The 47-year-old became the 39th BCCI President, for a nine-month run after getting elected unopposed.

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has opened up on his cricketing journey, crediting West Indies cricket and the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers for inspiring him to pursue a career in cricket.

Kohli should not be rushed as captain in all formats: Sunny

Kohli should not be rushed as captain in all formats: Sunny

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels India's star batsman Virat Kohli should not be rushed into captaincy in all three formats and be allowed to grow while leading the Test team. "Virat should not be rushed into captaincy in all formats. Let him grow into this role... 2019 World Cup is far away," Gavaskar told NDTV. Gavaskar's opinion differs from another India captain Sourav Ganguly, who doesn't see Mahendra Singh Dhoni captaining the limited-overs side till the 2019 World Cup and wants Kohli to take over soon. Kohli has been in sensational form of late and is currently the leading run getter in the Indian Premier League. His IPL team RCB, however, has not been consistent in the tournament and are sixth on the points table.

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Some of the key faces for various posts will be former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin, former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly, former Test player and Karnataka nominee Brijesh Patel.

'Dhoni still has cricket left in him to represent India for some more years'

'Dhoni still has cricket left in him to represent India for some more years'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has praised the India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, stating that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

'Ganguly catalyst; Kohli has taken India to another level'

'Ganguly catalyst; Kohli has taken India to another level'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Former captain Sourav Ganguly remains the "catalyst" for transformation of Team India and the "fearless" Virat Kohli has taken it to another level, remarked former England cricketer David Lloyd on Wednesday. The cricketer-turned-commentator was referring to the India-Australia Test rivalry in the early 2000s when the Ganguly-led India first won an epic home contest 2-1 before securing a 1-1 draw Down Under in a classic four-Test series to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Gill, Bumrah, Sai tune up for South Africa challenge

Gill, Bumrah, Sai tune up for South Africa challenge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Proteas arrive high on confidence, having fought out a hard-earned 1-1 draw in Pakistan last month under challenging conditions.