News for 'India Captain Sourav Ganguly'

Former cricketers slam India's humiliating loss

Former cricketers slam India's humiliating loss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

India's humiliating series loss and surrendering of world number one Test spot to England came under severe criticism from former cricketers who said the country needs introspection on how to avert the "demise of the side".

Play Rohit Sharma as Test opener, Ganguly tells India

Play Rohit Sharma as Test opener, Ganguly tells India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Rohit bats in the middle order in the longest format but has never really flourished as a Test batsman.

Ganguly on restarting Indo-Pak bilateral series...

Ganguly on restarting Indo-Pak bilateral series...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Bilateral ties subject to approval from PMs of both countries, says the BCCI president-elect

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities for India's unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup final

Ganguly denies joining Indian Cricket League

Ganguly denies joining Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com16 May 2007

"It's not true. There are too many stories going around in Indian cricket and anyone speaks anything and that gets printed," said the former India captain.

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

Dhoni overtakes Ganguly's record of most away ODI wins

Dhoni overtakes Ganguly's record of most away ODI wins

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni surpassed former skipper Sourav Ganguly as the most successful Indian captain in terms of ODI victories achieved on foreign shores.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

Ganguly fails to get all-clear to play IPL-4

Ganguly fails to get all-clear to play IPL-4

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Sourav Ganguly failed yet again to make it to the fourth season of the Indian Premier League after Team Kochi's move to sign for the former India captain was stalled on Friday. It is believed that as many as four of the nine franchises objected to the left-hander's inclusion in Team Kochi.

Ganguly says Dhoni should bat at No. 4. Do you agree?

Ganguly says Dhoni should bat at No. 4. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly insisted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should stick to batting at No. 4 which will enable him and Virat Kohli to play the finishers' role.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Virushka, India players soak in some Caribbean sun

Virushka, India players soak in some Caribbean sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Ravichandran Ashwin joined the captain and his better half in a boat ride somewhere in the Caribbean.

Raina's ability as T20 batsman 'unquestionable', says Ganguly

Raina's ability as T20 batsman 'unquestionable', says Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Sourav Ganguly says Suresh Raina's ability as a T20 batsman is "unquestionable" and his success in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup will give him the confidence for "bigger battles" ahead.

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a special feat on Thursday when he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 runs while leading the team across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I).

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be the key to India's success in the Test tour of the West Indies, their first series under head coach Anil Kumble.

'Indian cricket is in safe hands with Dalmiya at the helm'

'Indian cricket is in safe hands with Dalmiya at the helm'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In the aftermath of the IPL spot-fixing scandal the BCCI may have been shrouded by controversy but with Jagmohan Dalmiya back as president the Indian cricket board is in "safe hands", former India captain Sourav Ganguly said.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

Ganguly in squad for first two Aus Tests

Ganguly in squad for first two Aus Tests

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

The selectors also picked uncapped Delhi spinner Amit Mishra and Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath in India's 15-man squad.

Ganguly rubbishes India coach rumours: 'Don't jump the gun!'

Ganguly rubbishes India coach rumours: 'Don't jump the gun!'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly preferred to remain tight-lipped about whether he is a possible contender for the job of India coach, saying "let's not speculate".

Dravid to keep in first ODI

Dravid to keep in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

India captain Sourav Ganguly urged his players to carry the good form of the Test series to the one-day tri-series, beginning on Friday.

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.

Is it the beginning of something good?

Is it the beginning of something good?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is impressed with the form exhibited by pacer Umesh Yadav in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We are thankful to BCCI for awarding this match to us. Criterion was Eden Gardens. It's historical. We are one of the best grounds in the world and it's looking outstanding'

Kohli vs Ganguly: The Plot Thickens

Kohli vs Ganguly: The Plot Thickens

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India Captain Virat Kohli opened a can of worms as he took BCCI President and former skipper Sourav Ganguly head on about claims that the Board had asked him not to quit as the T20I captain.

Lok Sabha to discuss Ganguly sacking

Lok Sabha to discuss Ganguly sacking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Cutting across party lines, Members of Parliament said the former India captain was given unfair treatment.

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Wasim Akram believes the former India captain may not be able to make a comeback to the Indian team.

CAB can't hold its AGM, Ganguly tells members

CAB can't hold its AGM, Ganguly tells members

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly today told the members that the body cannot hold its AGM, scheduled later this month, due to lack of clarity on Lodha committee recommendations.

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians' captain did not face crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed serious doubts about whether Bangladesh can beat the Men in Blue.

Everybody has got the right to apply: Ganguly on Shastri

Everybody has got the right to apply: Ganguly on Shastri

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Sourav Ganguly remains a man at peace with the world even after news spread on Tuesday that Ravi Shastri is applying for the Indian cricket team coaching job.

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly is set to be replaced as BCCI president by 1983 World Cup winning-team member Roger Binny.

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

Suspension of IPL deal with VIVO just a blip: Ganguly

Suspension of IPL deal with VIVO just a blip: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The BCCI and Vivo on Thursday decided to suspend their partnership for the 2020 IPL beginning on September 19 in the UAE amid the clamour to boycott Chinese products amid widespread anti-China sentiment in India.

Agarkar doubtful for Sunday's match

Agarkar doubtful for Sunday's match

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

The Indian fast bowler is suffering from a stiff calf muscle.

Nation celebrates the triumph

Nation celebrates the triumph

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Cricket administrators and former players laud India's historic victory over Pakistan.

Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back

Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The former India captain has also backed skipper Virat Kohli to come good in the 2nd Test

'Team India has been playing well and deserves No. 1 ODI ranking'

'Team India has been playing well and deserves No. 1 ODI ranking'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

With three back-to-back series wins, India deserved to be the number one side in the ICC ODI rankings former captain Sourav Ganguly has said.

Gambhir to open with Sehwag

Gambhir to open with Sehwag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

India captain Sourav Ganguly said medium pacer Aavishkar Salvi would play in the tri-series match against Bangladesh.