Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.
An observation by Indian team's trainer Gregory King coupled with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his deputy Yuvraj Singh's opinions might have prompted the selectors to drop Sourav Ganguly from the one-day squad for the forthcoming cricket tri-series.
The Indian captain says that the central contract system is a step in the right direction for players always under pressure to perform.
"I am in lot of pain and I have no choice but to withdraw," said Ganguly on Wednesday.
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly hailed the maiden victory of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, saying the team was destined to win and credited little-known Manvinder Singh Bisla for the triumph.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday equalled Sourav Ganguly's Indian record of winning most Tests as captain following his team's eight-wicket-victory in the first Test against Australia in Chennai. A detailed comparison of India's two most successful captains.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes India will win the upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia but said that a 5-0 whitewash is unlikely against the visitors.
Preferring to stay away from comparisons, former skipper Sourav Ganguly says current captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done "wonders to Indian cricket" and is poised to lead the country in the 2015 World Cup.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.
When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.
The former Indian captain will play in the English season for the third time.
After excelling with the ball, the deposed India captain scored an unbeaten 81 on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra.
A top CAB source told PTI that Deep Dasgupta would replace Ganguly as Bengal skipper.
Paying glowing tributes to Muttiah Muralitharan, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said the Sri Lankan spin legend is more accurate and has more variations, so tougher to face.
India's captain called for a two-tier system if the number of Test-playing nations is going to be expanded to 16.
Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly has been handed an official warning and reprimand for breaching Clothing Regulations of the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Kings XI Punjab in Pune on Sunday.
India captain Sourav Ganguly also hailed the 'outstanding performance' by Sachin Tendulkar.
He injured his lower back when he dived to stop an off-drive by Pakistani captain Inzamam-ul Haq.\n\n
India's captain said the left-arm speedster's spell with the new ball was a key factor in the team's huge victory over Zimbabwe in the first Test.
The former India captain, along with Dhoni, Laxman and Karthik, inaugurated Suman Chattopadhyay's photo exhibition in London, on Tuesday.
It forced India's captain to miss Wednesday's nets session in Harare.
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
Keen to play for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Sourav Ganguly on Saturday padded up at Eden Gardens and batted for close to two hours in the morning.
Much against the wishes of Dravid and Chappell, Ganguly was drafted into the side with regular openers Gautam Gambhir and Wasim Jaffer warming the benches.
Former skipper Sourav Ganguly preferred to remain tight-lipped about whether he is a possible contender for the job of India coach, saying "let's not speculate".
Sourav Ganguly took strong exception to coach Greg Chappell's disparaging remarks on him.
Is Dravid a better captain or did you prefer Ganguly's style of captaincy? Tell us who's better.
East Zone coach Paras Mhambrey said the left-hander had proved his form and fitness in the Duleep Trophy match against South Zone.
The former Australia captain says Ganguly's bickering over pitches 'was not too different from match-fixing'.
The deposed captain, who will join the team for the tri-series on Monday, said a few more runs could have saved India in the opening match against Sri Lanka.
It was on this day that three of India's greatest batters -- Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli -- made their Test debuts.
'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'
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