The India vice-captain said it is only a matter of time before Ganguly is back among the runs.
Former India coach Greg Chappell has ignited a fresh controversy in his newly-released book on Rahul Dravid, saying had the retired batting great received the same support that he gave other captains, he would have been the country's most successful skipper.
Ramesh Powar snared Dravid to complete his five-wicket haul to leave Karnataka reeling at 189 for nine on the first day of their four-day Elite Division Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.
Rahul Dravid, who has scored just 51 runs from his five innings that he played so far in the series against Australia, will be replaced by wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and R P Singh will come in, in place of Sreesanth, for the seventh and final one-dayer in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says he shocked by the timing of Dravid's resignation as well as the decision itself.
Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.
The Indian captain is hoping to sign off a great England summer of cricket in style with a perfect finish at Lord's.
Ian Botham has heaped praise on Indian captain Rahul Dravid, saying he was different from his fellow players good only in their own backyards.
India's captain defended his decision to bowl first, saying 'there was a lot of rain in the air and the wicket looked a bit tacky'.
Rahul Dravid withdrew from the Afro-Asian series on Thursday citing personal reasons
The channel in question was Times Now and Dravid was angry after the channel ran a story with regards to the Twenty20 World Cup selection.
A book on Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin - Genius Unplugged, which features write-ups by Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, was launched in Bangalore on Wednesday just nine days ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.
India's captain said there is space for the instant version of the game in domestic cricket.
'I'll say that I was worried in those two or three days but credit to the boys that they responded really well to that as well.'
The Indian captain said the team emerged triumphant despite being in a lose-lose situation.
The Indian captain said his side are placing a priority on playing good cricket in Bangladesh.
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