Sharjah will host 12 IPL 2020 games, with the first match at the venue on September 22 between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.
The Indian skipper is desperate to end his prolonged lean patch with the bat.
Sourav Ganguly's poor batting form in the last two seasons has led many to believe that Rahul Dravid should take over for good.
'We have withdrawn the suit as our rights have been given to us,' counsel for the event and celebrity management company said.
42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test.
Sourav Ganguly returned to Kolkata late Wednesday night amid chaotic scenes of euphoria.
The last time India fielded five or more debutants in a Test series was during the 1996 tour of England when current Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Batting Coach Vikram Rathour, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey all made their debuts along with Sourav Ganguly, Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi.
Former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Sourav Ganguly slammed Michael Vaughan for kicking up the 'Vaseline controversy' unnecessarily, terming the comments by the ex-England skipper as "ridiculous" and aimed at a psychological game against the visitors.
Both refused to answer questions on the former India captain's inclusion in the 30-man probables' list for the Champions Trophy.
After the controversy raised by the Trinamool Congress that his political affiliation was with the Communist Party of India-Marxist and he could not be a brand ambassador of the Election Commission, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has cried off.
India's skipper appeared in good shape as he trained at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is happy celebrating his 43rd birthday with family and friends in Kolkata on Wednesday as wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world.
The left-hander scored 44 not as Northamptonshire beat Worcestershire by nine wickets in a Twenty20 Cup match.
Former India coach Greg Chappell has always acknowleged that Sourav Ganguly's support was one of the reasons he got the coach's job in 2005 but Sunil Gavaskar has sought to put the record straight by saying that it is a 'misconception'.
Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.
The Indian captain said a final decision on his availability for the ODI against Pakistan will be taken by team physio Andrew Leipus.
"If we can do our bit for him to fire it is good for the team," said the Indian captain.
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.
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
The ICC will now appoint a member of the ICC Code of Conduct Commission who will have seven days to hear and determine the appeal.
I backed Sourav before the Zimbabwe tour but he looked pretty ordinary out there, said the former Pakistan captain
Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels the struggling visitors should have played two spinners in the ongoing fourth and final Test against Australia, as the conditions in Adelaide appear "closest to subcontinent".
'There is no one to lend solidity to the middle order and he would be the right person,' said Kiran More, former chairman of selectors.
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly will try his legs on football and will turn out for Chirag United in the I-League starting in September. Chirag United, who were promoted to the I-League this season, will sign up Ganguly to add some "gloss" to the league.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI's constitution and paved the way for its president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve the mandatory cooling-off period.
Mumbai opener Wasim Jaffer replaces Ganguly for the third Test against Sri Lanka beginning in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Kolkata Knight Riders' owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on Monday said he would try and find a role for Sourav Ganguly in his IPL team after the former India skipper remained unsold.
The 33-year-old faces stiff competition from Gautam Gambhir, Wasim Jaffer and Yuvraj Singh for a place in the starting line-up.
Deposed Indian captain Sourav Ganguly he is willing to play at any position and perform any role the team wants him to.
According to former BCCI president I S Bindra, Dalmiya did this for his political survival.
Sourav Ganguly might have been ruled out from the sole leadership position by Kolkata Knight Riders cricket manager John Buchanan, but his fellow mate Aakash Chopra looks up to the former Indian captain for his vast experience.
Is Sourav's captaincy alone enough for him to cement his place in the side?
India's captain clarified that the team was only following the schedule provided to them.
India's captain dismissed talk about seeking revenge against the Kiwis in the upcoming series.
Sourav Ganguly slammed Australian cricket team's 'win at all cost' attitude
