India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday wished BCCI president Sourav Ganguly a speedy recovery after the former skipper had been hospitalised in Kolkata.
The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.
Ganguly in his tweet said he is embarking on a new journey, which was all about launching an educational app.
Also, it said that Ganguly, who is set to be discharged on Wednesday, had an "uneventful day".
For him, selection for T20 World Cup shouldn't be based on one IPL season.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplasty to clear clogged coronary arteries, officials said.
Asked whether he supports home advantage in the IPL, Ganguly gave a measured response.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad had served as a vice-president from 2013 to 2016 when Anil Kumble was the KSCA president.
With the scars of last year's home series whitewash against New Zealand still raw, preparing rank turners may invite risk.
Wearing all protective gears such as mask and gloves, the former India captain Sourav Ganguly visited the ISKCON city centre and promised support. Ganguly had earlier donated 20,000 kilograms rice at the Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramkrishna Mission.
The most famous cricket umpire of his time has left the ground forever.
The most successful opening pair in One-Day Internationals -- Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly -- believe that they would have scored a lot more runs if the new rules were in operation during their playing days.
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.
'Sourav's, The Food Pavilion' was inaugurated by the master batsman in Kolkata on Friday.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has tested negative for COVID-19 after he gave his samples as a precautionary measure. The former India captain has been in home quarantine for more than a week after his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly had tested positive for the contagious disease.
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).
'...that's one area that needs to be looked at in the future, the balance between bat and ball.'
Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the uncertainty revolving around the future of the board's president after Roger Binny completed his tenure and announced that the Indian cricket board will reveal its next course of action in the next two days.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly backed Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan and said the 25-year-old should be given an opportunity to prove himself.
Ganguly had earlier announced a donation of Rs 50 lakh worth rice for the sufferers of COVID-19, which has left the world in disarray.
Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.
Sourav Ganguly did not waste the chance to get clicked with the Eden Gardens' crowd.
On the occasion of Sourav Ganguly's 100th Test, Sachin Tendulkar speaks of how significant the moment is, and of his long-time partner's contribution to Indian cricket.
The hospital said: "Report of routine blood tests are satisfactory; Echocardiography shows preserved left ventricular function with an ejection fraction of 56 percent."
Speculations were rife that the former batting great will join the BJP ahead of the state assembly elections.
Congratulate the left-hander on reaching the 10,000-run mark in ODIs.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha drew mixed reaction with most members of the upper House on Friday, welcoming the decision even as the Opposition felt this could be a move by the Congress to divert attention from the problems afflicting the party.
The Proteas arrive high on confidence, having fought out a hard-earned 1-1 draw in Pakistan last month under challenging conditions.
Rajeev Shukla is set to replace Roger Binny as BCCI president in an interim capacity after the latter turns 70 next month.
Former India captain and chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar feels Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly was wrong in airing his views on behalf of the national selectors over Virat Kohli's captaincy saga.
Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for a bio-secure IPL, beginning on September 19.
"I've no rival in the CAB, everyone is my friend here. There are new and experienced people here to run the show. I'll also be around and they will get me at times," he added before leaving the Garden.
Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.
The BCCI Ombudsman Justice D K Jain has asked former India captain Sourav Ganguly to clear his stand on allegations of conflict of interest in his role as Delhi Capitals advisor while serving as president of Cricket Association of Bengal.
'Sourav wanted the whole team to take off their jerseys and wave it.'
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who also holds the post of director at ATK Mohun Bagan, has decided to step down from the position in the Indian Super League franchise to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia
