The Indian Premier League Governing Council will take a decision on the three unsold Indian players, including former captain Sourav Ganguly, at its meeting in Mumbai, on Friday.
Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday became only the third Indian batsman to aggregate 500 runs in a three-match series. At the end of the fourth day's play, Ganguly's series aggregate stands at 506 runs at an average of 101.20.
Pakistan were 86 for one in reply to India's 626 at the end of Day 2 of the second Test.
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V V S Laxman, Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble were also included among the 30 shortlisted.
India's chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth clarified that it was purely Sourav Ganguly's decision to call it a day. 'I think it is the right decision. I hope now he plays with a free mind and scores a lot of runs and wins this series for India. I think he deserves it because he has done so much for the country,' he said.
The former India coach says his book 'Indian Summers' should be read in its entirety to understand his views.
When Contacted on his cell phone, Ganguly said: "I have spoken enough to the media. The series has ended. There is nothing much that I can say."
Ganguly was impressed by Rohit, who has won a record five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles for Mumbai Indians, and said he should be given a longer rope before being compared with the likes of the great MS Dhoni and Kohli.
The Indian captain is uncertain for the Duleep Trophy match between East Zone and Central Zone on February 15 due to a side strain.
A day after Kohli was removed as the ODI captain, BCCI President Ganguly had told ANI that he had indeed spoken to Virat regarding the leadership change adding that he had requested Virat to also not give up the T20I captaincy.
'...when they make mistakes and hugs them too. He guides them and gives them all liberty on the field.'
The Delhi batsman said Sourav Ganguly had supported players like him, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif early in their career
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
Javed Miandad spoke to the Indian captain about his current job of coaching the talented Pakistan team.
BCCI secretary S K Nair said Ganguly can play in the second Test against South Africa.
The Indian captain had a light practice session during which he batted for 15-20 minutes.
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Former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) treasurer Biswarup Dey has launched a fresh tirade against the Sourav Ganguly-led Cricket Association of Bengal alleging discrepancy in ticket distribution for the India-England ODI on January 22.
Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.
His impressive knocks for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, known for his aggressive batting style in T20s, have significantly increased his chances of rejoining the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, a Cricbuzz report suggests.
A newspaper report said the Team India coach wanted Ajit Agarkar instead.
Fighting to keep himself in shape ahead of the IPL, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly will lead Bengal's challenge in the upcoming domestic one-dayers for the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Ganguly was on Tuesday debarred from bowling in the Ranji Trophy match after he was found guilty of straying on the pitch despite repeated warnings.
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 United News of India, quoting sources, says that Ganguly, a veteran of 86 Tests, will be accommodated in the side as an opener.\n
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly, who found no takers at the recent IPL IV auction, was a victim of 'dirty politics', a West Bengal minister said on Thursday.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly backed Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion of splitting one-day matches into four innings of 25-overs-a-side.
India captain MS Dhoni has equalled former skipper Sourav Ganguly's Test record for most wins.
'You have to ask the BCCI and selectors; that's not something I can answer,' he said, when asked about the chances of Sourav Ganguly returing to the Indian team.
The protesters shouted slogans demanding that Ganguly be recalled to the Indian team.
Some news reports had said that Ganguly had decided not to play in the Challenger Series even before meeting Dr Joshi and John Gloster.
Sourav Ganguly is almost certain to be reinstated as captain while John Wright is likely to take over as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in the third edition of the Indian Premier League in 2010, team sources said on Saturday.
Ganguly recorded his 24th first class hundred during the Duleep Trophy match between East Zone and North Zone at Rajkot on Friday.
'I would just be kind to all my players and if there were ever mistakes, I would find a way to hide it.'
