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Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Hussain was speaking with Ian Bishop and Elma Smit as part of the ICC podcast titled 'Cricket Inside Out' when the former England captain was asked about the 2002 NatWest final.

Sana-Dada define dad-daughter goals

Sana-Dada define dad-daughter goals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Some of Dada's fans used the opportunity to urge him not to enter politics.

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

'Ganguly will lead BCCI to new heights'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Board of Control for Cricket in India CK Khanna hailed the decision to appoint Sourav Ganguly as the president of the cricket governing body.

Vaughan calls out India's dated approach to T20 format

Vaughan calls out India's dated approach to T20 format

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"India have to be honest now. What happens when India arrive at a World Cup? Everyone plays them up. Nobody wants to criticise them because you get hammered on social media and pundits worry about losing work in India one day," he wrote. However, Vaughan feels now is the "time to tell it straight,"

PICS: Azhar back in India blues for BCCI friendly

PICS: Azhar back in India blues for BCCI friendly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Secretary XI beats President XI in friendly on eve of AGM meeting.

'BCCI should become player centric'

'BCCI should become player centric'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There should be total transparency in the system.'

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and hosting agreement to boost cricketing ties between the two countries.

BCCI chief Ganguly discharged from hospital

BCCI chief Ganguly discharged from hospital

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The hospital said: "Report of routine blood tests are satisfactory; Echocardiography shows preserved left ventricular function with an ejection fraction of 56 percent."

Ganguly to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday

Ganguly to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Ganguly will be ready for the next course of procedures or medical intervention after about 2-3 weeks

'That's selectors' call': Ganguly on replacement for Gill in England

'That's selectors' call': Ganguly on replacement for Gill in England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday tried to steer clear of the controversy surrounding the national selectors' decision to not send a replacement for injured opener Shubman Gill in England, saying it is a matter for the selection committee to consider.

BCCI president Ganguly tests negative for COVID-19

BCCI president Ganguly tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

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.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

India to host England for full tour next year, says Ganguly

India to host England for full tour next year, says Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

India is confident of hosting England for a full tour next year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday.

BCCI to donate 2000 10-litre oxygen concentrators

BCCI to donate 2000 10-litre oxygen concentrators

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will contribute 10-litre 2000 oxygen concentrators to boost India's efforts in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, said president Sourav Ganguly on Monday.

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Sporting fraternity hails Kohli's epic knock in win against Pakistan as one of a kind

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Games coincides with the women team's limited-overs tour of England

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will allow 20,000 spectators, mostly ticket-holding members of Cricket Association of Bengal, to watch the third and final T20I between India and the West Indies on October 20.

Dhawan 10th Indian to go past 6000 ODI runs

Dhawan 10th Indian to go past 6000 ODI runs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Shikhar Dhawan became the 10th Indian cricketer to complete the landmark of 6000 runs in One-Day Internationals, during the first match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan will be a 50-over event with the Asian Cricket Council continuing its tradition of holding the tournament in the same format as that particular year's ICC global event, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said on Monday.

'Will appeal to SC to let Ganguly continue for 3 years'

'Will appeal to SC to let Ganguly continue for 3 years'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The original petitioner in the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing case Aditya Verma will appeal to the Supreme Court to exempt BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's compulsory three-year cooling off period which starts in July. As per the new BCCI constitution based on Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's reforms, any person who has been an office bearer in state as well as BCCI for consecutive period of six years will have to go for compulsory cooling off period of three years.

PIX: Ganguly visits Belur Math, donates 2000kgs rice

PIX: Ganguly visits Belur Math, donates 2000kgs rice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

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.

Indian team has talent, needs to show maturity to win T20 WC: Ganguly

Indian team has talent, needs to show maturity to win T20 WC: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

BCCI President and former captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said the Indian cricket team under Virat Kohli has all the talent to be considered a legitimate contender for the T20 World Cup and it only needs to show a bit of maturity to claim the trophy.

IPL 2021 will be held as per schedule, says BCCI chief Ganguly

IPL 2021 will be held as per schedule, says BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that IPL 2021 will be held as per schedule despite the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in India in the past few weeks.

Please keep Sana out of this: Ganguly on daughter's CAA post

Please keep Sana out of this: Ganguly on daughter's CAA post

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Ganguly also said that his daughter is too young to know anything about politics and she should be left alone

WTC final: Ganguly's advice for Kohli

WTC final: Ganguly's advice for Kohli

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ganguly is hopeful that Virat Kohli's men will bring the World Test Championship trophy home

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.

Never thought I'd see my city like this: Ganguly on COVID-19 lockdown

Never thought I'd see my city like this: Ganguly on COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Sourav Ganguly said the empty roads in his home city Kolkata, owing to a nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, are the kind of scenes he never thought he would witness in his lifetime.

Why Kaneria is backing Ganguly for ICC top job

Why Kaneria is backing Ganguly for ICC top job

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria said the PCB should really look to rope in former players to groom the budding talent in the country.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

'Ganguly should get full term again to stabilise BCCI'

'Ganguly should get full term again to stabilise BCCI'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Indian Premier League spot-fixing case petitioner Aditya Verma said his lawyers "won't oppose" a cooling-off period waiver for BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah when the matter is heard in the Supreme Court. The apex court is set to hear on Wednesday a BCCI plea to modify its constitution and enable the duo of Ganguly and Shah to stay on in their positions instead of going on a mandatory cooling-off period.

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

In hockey, the women's team continued its inspiring run with a silver medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

What BCCI chief Ganguly said on Rohit, Kohli's form...

What BCCI chief Ganguly said on Rohit, Kohli's form...

Rediff.com24 May 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma's abysmal form in the IPL is not a matter of concern as he will be back among the runs soon, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Tuesday.

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Rediff.com24 May 2022

In what could be a game-changing move for the struggling East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country.

What Mithali Raj said after Khel Ratna honour

What Mithali Raj said after Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Indian captain also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour while also thanking BCCI President Sourav Ganguly for recommending her name for the honour.

'Jaan laga di thi sabne milke'

'Jaan laga di thi sabne milke'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

As the winning run was hit, skipper Ganguly took his shirt off at the balcony of Lord's Cricket Ground to celebrate in style.

Can Yuvi come back like Sehwag and Sourav?

Can Yuvi come back like Sehwag and Sourav?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

With the World Cup nearly eight months away, India, it seems, is still struggling to identify a core group of players for the mega 50-over tournament.

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.

Will BCCI elect Srinivasan as its ICC representative?

Will BCCI elect Srinivasan as its ICC representative?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan who has been at the centre of attention following Supreme Court's decision to allow modifications relating to the age-cap of 70 years for representation to the International Cricket Council.

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday said that Indian cricket would become "spineless" if the currently postponed Ranji Trophy is ignored.