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Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman, turned 51 on Wednesday.

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'

Ganguly helps ISKCON feed 10,000 more people daily

Ganguly helps ISKCON feed 10,000 more people daily

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

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.

Is Dhruv Jurel The Next M S Dhoni?

Is Dhruv Jurel The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'His ability to handle spin, pace, and, most importantly, to deliver under pressure is what sets him apart as a promising youngster.'

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach Sunil Subramanian wished the experienced off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as India is set to lock horns with England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at Dharamsala from Thursday.

First priority is safety, says Ganguly after IPL's suspension

First priority is safety, says Ganguly after IPL's suspension

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said the "first priority is safety" after the Board suspended the start of this year's IPL from March 29 to April 15 in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The BCCI also called off the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Ganguly's warning to Team India before World Cup...

Ganguly's warning to Team India before World Cup...

Rediff.com13 May 2019

India will miss Pant in World Cup, said Ganguly

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Admitting that he is a big fan of Sourav Ganguly, Kumar Sangakkara said the former India captain has an international mindset which is necessary to remain unbiased in an important position.

Ganguly bats for Pakistan captain Sarfraz

Ganguly bats for Pakistan captain Sarfraz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed is great as a captain and leaders like him are not born every day.

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.

Is Ganguly hinting IPL could be held outside India?

Is Ganguly hinting IPL could be held outside India?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday reckoned the country will have to bear with the COVID-19 pandemic at least till the end of this year or beginning of 2021, effectively ruling out India's chances of organising the Indian Premier League at home. The BCCI has already zeroed in on the end September-early November window for the 13th edition of IPL.

Expecting highest TV ratings for this IPL season: Ganguly

Expecting highest TV ratings for this IPL season: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said holding the IPL is important to ensure a sense of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused disruption in every aspect of daily life.

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.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

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

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes the four-nation tournament proposal revealed by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will f'lop' like the Big Three model. The former Pakistan wicketkeeper saw it as an attempt by the formidable trio of India, Australia and England to isolate other member nations.

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Ganguly took charge as BCCI president on October 23 and duly resigned from his CAB position, clearing him of any conflict.

KKR's home match on Apr 17 set to be rescheduled

KKR's home match on Apr 17 set to be rescheduled

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders' home IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on April 17 is set to be rescheduled after the local police expressed its inability to provide adequate security due to Ram Navami celebrations on that day, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has informed the BCCI.

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for a bio-secure IPL, beginning on September 19.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants a shorter than mandated quarantine period for the Indian team when it travels to Australia for a Test series this year as "we don't want the players to go that far and sit in hotel rooms for two weeks". The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the rules of the game, which restarted with the ongoing Test series between England and the West Indies. Players have to be in quarantine for two weeks and be tested for the virus before they can take the field in empty stadiums for now.

Here's Ganguly's all-time favorite movie. What's yours?

Here's Ganguly's all-time favorite movie. What's yours?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Ganguly was also asked some light-hearted questions which ranged from his favourite film to his favourite actor.

'I cannot win cricket games alone'

'I cannot win cricket games alone'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I would just be kind to all my players and if there were ever mistakes, I would find a way to hide it.'

BCCI boss Ganguly on how India built a potent pace attack

BCCI boss Ganguly on how India built a potent pace attack

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

A cultural shift with rising fitness standards are the primary reasons for India's current depth in fast bowling department, said former captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. A young Jasprit Bumrah in the company of the experienced Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made India's bowling one of the world's most potent pace attacks.

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

BCCI office-bearers are expected to be elected unopposed.

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.

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful of Bangladesh touring India

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful of Bangladesh touring India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Ganguly said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has confirmed her presence at Eden Gardens

SC to rule on BCCI chief Ganguly's tenure in January

SC to rule on BCCI chief Ganguly's tenure in January

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday posted hearing for a bunch of petitions to January next year, including one filed by BCCI for an amendment in its Constitution which may decide the tenures of president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.

Rishabh Pant will be back for IPL 2024!

Rishabh Pant will be back for IPL 2024!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be back in action at the next IPL season, says Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

Ganguly hails Pakistan's Imran Khan

Ganguly hails Pakistan's Imran Khan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, congratulated legendary Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan, who is poised to become his country's prime minister after more than two decades of political struggle.

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The dazzling ladies who stunned at the reception.

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly rubbished, as pure speculation, allegations that he would be vindictive towards chief coach Ravi Shastri.

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

Rediff.com26 May 2020

This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah were to attend the ACC meeting. But, over the last few days, around 730 cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE, creating panic among travellers and locals.

Nushrratt, Katrina, Huma: Who Shone Best?

Nushrratt, Katrina, Huma: Who Shone Best?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bollywood's ladies take their Diwali style very seriously, and their effort showed -- and how! -- at Producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party.

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The former India captain said he was not a part of any committee that was overseeing the organisation of the ongoing Indian Premiere League.

IPL 2024: KKR-RR, GT-DC matches rescheduled

IPL 2024: KKR-RR, GT-DC matches rescheduled

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders' home IPL game against Rajasthan Royals was on Tuesday advanced by a day to April 16