News for 'India Captain Sourav Ganguly'

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.

'Gill, Gill, Gill': Pathan, Kohli, Viru hail India's new Test skipper

'Gill, Gill, Gill': Pathan, Kohli, Viru hail India's new Test skipper

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli, former Test captain, lauded the team's resilience

'Kohli winning the Asia Cup would help Dhoni reinvent himself'

'Kohli winning the Asia Cup would help Dhoni reinvent himself'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said wants Virat Kohli to win the Asia Cup, which he believes would help regular skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to come out of his comfort zone and reinvent himself as a captain.

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Echoing national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad's words, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Bengal wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ahead of Parthiv Patel in race to play Test cricket.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

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.

'Everyone wants India-Pakistan series to resume'

'Everyone wants India-Pakistan series to resume'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The proposed India-Pakistan series may not have taken place but there has been been no end to calls for resumption of cricketing ties between the two neighbors.

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

CoA set to hand over charge to Ganguly & Co.

CoA set to hand over charge to Ganguly & Co.

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The Committee of Administrators headed by ex-CAG Vinod Rai shall demit office after elected office-bearers of BCCI take charge, the Supreme Court said.

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Cricket fraternity extends wishes to Sourav Ganguly on his 51st birthday

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".

Yuvraj excels as India's batting comes good

Yuvraj excels as India's batting comes good

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

India beat Sri Lanka beat seven wickets in the deciding fourth ODI to win the series 2-1.

India elect to bat in final

India elect to bat in final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Sourav Ganguly elected to bat on a dry surface at the Harare Sports Club against New Zealand in the final of the Videocon Cup tri-series

Fatigue wasn't the reason for loss: Ganguly

Fatigue wasn't the reason for loss: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

Indian captain Saurav Ganguly refused to say his players had played too much cricket over the last year after his side's 10 wicket loss to New Zealand in the first test that ended on Saturday.

India win toss; elect to bat

India win toss; elect to bat

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Which batting position brings the best out of Dhoni?

Which batting position brings the best out of Dhoni?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's batting position has become the talking point in the on-going series against New Zealand.

IPL: Ganguly suggests one big change to Impact Player rule

IPL: Ganguly suggests one big change to Impact Player rule

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

ourav Ganguly is in favour of continuing with the Impact Player rule in IPL, but wants teams to decide their picks before the toss.

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Hussain was speaking with Ian Bishop and Elma Smit as part of the ICC podcast titled 'Cricket Inside Out' when the former England captain was asked about the 2002 NatWest final.

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will visit to Kolkata in October.

Have undergone 22 COVID tests in past four and half months: Ganguly

Have undergone 22 COVID tests in past four and half months: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday revealed that he underwent as many as 22 COVID-19 tests in the past four and a half months while trying to navigate his professional commitments amid the raging pandemic.

Ganguly warns against changing and chopping

Ganguly warns against changing and chopping

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Sourav Ganguly has urged Indian batsmen Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane to bat with more determination and advised skipper Virat Kohli to not chop and change the playing XI

More surprised by Ganguly's selection

More surprised by Ganguly's selection

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Former chief selector Kiran More described Sourav Ganguly's inclusion in India's 15-member Test squad for the first two Tests against Australia as a "step backwards" and said the new selectors have no long term plans.

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Nagpur pitch: Ganguly reckons it's a one-off thing

Nagpur pitch: Ganguly reckons it's a one-off thing

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has heaped praise on India Test captain Virat Kohli, saying he is fond of his attitude and aggression.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Ganguly denies slamming selectors

Ganguly denies slamming selectors

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Sourav Ganguly on Saturday denied giving an interview wherein he had allegedly slammed his team mates and selectors. 'The reports of the interview from the Bengali daily published in various newspapers are false. I have not given an interview of that sort to anyone and, hopefully, also in the future,' the former India captain said in a statement on Saturday.

'Pune never believed Yuvi was captaincy material'

'Pune never believed Yuvi was captaincy material'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly revealed that Pune Warriors management never thought that Yuvraj Singh is a "captaincy material" after the team's debacle in the 2011 IPL when they finished last ahead.

Conway breaks Ganguly's 25-year-old record on debut

Conway breaks Ganguly's 25-year-old record on debut

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Conway remained unbeaten 136 as New Zealand finished the first day at a solid 246 for three

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Dhumal said Ganguly was party to all the decisions made before the nominations were filed.

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Tuesday instructed Board of Control for Cricket in India not to scrap the Duleep Trophy from the domestic calendar after the tournament was removed, keeping technical committee chairman Sourav Ganguly in dark.

Wish you were there when Yo-Yo was in demand: Yuvraj to Ganguly

Wish you were there when Yo-Yo was in demand: Yuvraj to Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Saturday congratulated Sourav Ganguly on his journey from being India's captain to becoming BCCI top boss.

Ganguly dropped for third Test

Ganguly dropped for third Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Mumbai opener Wasim Jaffer replaces Ganguly for the third Test against Sri Lanka beginning in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Dhoni one short of taking over Ganguly's record

Dhoni one short of taking over Ganguly's record

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India captain MS Dhoni has equalled former skipper Sourav Ganguly's Test record for most wins.

BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly on Kohli's comments

BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly on Kohli's comments

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Kohli said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when relinquishing the post.

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

'I don't want to speak about Greg Chappell anymore'

'I don't want to speak about Greg Chappell anymore'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday refused to react to former coach Greg Chappell's claims that Rahul Dravid did not get enough backing from teammates during his stint as India captain, insisting that he is not bothered by the Aussie's comments.

India to stick with Sachin-Sourav opening

India to stick with Sachin-Sourav opening

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Yuvraj Singh will be promoted to No 4 in the batting order for the first ODI against England.

Ganguly flops again as India A lose to Kiwis

Ganguly flops again as India A lose to Kiwis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The former India captain was dismissed for only six in the second essay as New Zealand A won the four-day match by 133 runs.

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

It has now emerged that the BCCI top post could go to Mithun Manhas, who was also involved as director of cricket operations with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

Sometimes we miss Ganguly: Sehwag

Sometimes we miss Ganguly: Sehwag

Rediff.com7 May 2006

The Delhi batsman said Sourav Ganguly had supported players like him, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif early in their career