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Dada, Dona Attend Sana's Convocation

Dada, Dona Attend Sana's Convocation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Sana, who did her schooling at Loreto House School in Kolkata, graduated in economics from University College London.

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint

Stirred by Sourav at Southgate

Stirred by Sourav at Southgate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Cyclone Dana causes major damage in Odisha, Bengal; 2 killed in WB

Cyclone Dana causes major damage in Odisha, Bengal; 2 killed in WB

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that one person died in the state in cyclone Dana, even as the administration evacuated around 2.16 lakh people from the low-lying areas.

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Former India team director Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment on losing out his job with the Indian cricket team. Despite running as one of the frontrunners for the job, the three member advisory panel of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman selected their former teammate Anil Kumble as the coach of India team.

Sourav signs MoU for cricket academy

Sourav signs MoU for cricket academy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

The Indian captain signed an MoU with Videocon International Limited for establishing a world class cricket academy in Kolkata.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Reader Soumya Kumar Mitra sent us a photograph of Sourav Ganguly from London.

'Sourav Ganguly has been one of the greatest captains of India'

'Sourav Ganguly has been one of the greatest captains of India'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Former India captain and chief selector K Srikkanth has hoped that some of the Cricket Association of Bengal's annual awardees would make the cut and lead India like Sourav Ganguly.

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'You should have the ability to strike the ball. You don't have to have time for technique in T20 cricket. But your basics should be there and he's always had that.'

T20 World Cup: Ganguly wants India to 'play freely'

T20 World Cup: Ganguly wants India to 'play freely'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emphasised the importance of carefree batting in T20s.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Reader Sridhar R Gondesi sent us a picture of Sourav Ganguly from London.

Final decision on new coach to be taken by Sachin, Sourav, VVS

Final decision on new coach to be taken by Sachin, Sourav, VVS

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

BCCI's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary stated that the final call on the new coach will be taken by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.

Injured Warner, Ishant sidelined for MI game

Injured Warner, Ishant sidelined for MI game

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

However, it seems the Australian hasn't fully recovered as he missed DC's last game against the Gujarat Titans on Wednesday

If Guwahati can, why can't Tripura, asks Ganguly

If Guwahati can, why can't Tripura, asks Ganguly

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he wants to help Tripura to flourish in cricket, besides promoting the state's tourism sector as its brand ambassador.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Kolkata airport

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Reader Rajat Mahapatra from Kolkata sent us a picture of Sourav Ganguly.

Sachin, Sourav have been dropped: Kapil

Sachin, Sourav have been dropped: Kapil

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

"Either you drop them or take them. There is nothing called 'rested'," says Kapil Dev.

'Watching Tendulkar excel against spin convinced me'

'Watching Tendulkar excel against spin convinced me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Watching a young Sachin Tendulkar excelling against spinners Arshad Ayub and Venkatapathy Raju on a rank-turner in a Ranji Trophy match convinced him about the bright future of his junior teammate, recalled former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

SC quashes land allotment to Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com26 May 2011

In a setback to former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, the Supreme court on Thursday quashed the land allotment to him by the West Bengal Government in 2000.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly on a train!

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly on a train!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Reader Sridhar Challa sent us this picture from Portsmouth.

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The BCCI's 'be present in person for interview' clause for picking selectors has been born out of a strong desire to avoid a Ravi Shastri-like fiasco in the future. Clause 11 of selection criteria put up by the Indian Cricket Board states "candidates should be willing to appear for personal interview", indicating that the BCCI learnt its lesson from the controversy that broke in the aftermath of interviews for the Indian coach's job. Shastri had appeared for his personal interview via video conferencing.

Sachin, Sourav finally ton it up

Sachin, Sourav finally ton it up

Rediff.com19 May 2007

India ended a rain-restricted Day 2 in the first Test against Bangladesh on 384 for 6.

Ind should have played practice match: Sourav

Ind should have played practice match: Sourav

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team should have at least played a practice match ahead of the first Test that's underway at the Centurion.

Sourav, Dravid cannot be ideals: Rajnath

Sourav, Dravid cannot be ideals: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

He said while the youth were interested in film heroines, they should not forget the people who fought for the nation's self-respect.\n\n

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in Howrah on Wednesday and during the inauguration the former Indian skipper opened up on India's campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Sourav Ganguly is likely to sit on the special committee to determine category-placements of the 20 players to be awarded contracts by the BCCI.

Sourav, Sachin the best ever? Discuss

Sourav, Sachin the best ever? Discuss

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Who should open the innings for India at the World Cup?

Sourav breaks his silence over IPL snub

Sourav breaks his silence over IPL snub

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Breaking his silence after being ignored in the IPL auction, Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he never played politics and was always transparent in what he did as a cricketer.

'Why do we need to prepare turning tracks in India?'

'Why do we need to prepare turning tracks in India?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah's throbbing afternoon spell on the second day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday made former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly advocating for sporting pitches rather than preparing rank turners.

Can Sourav, Dravid be role models?

Can Sourav, Dravid be role models?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

For a cricket crazy country like India, can cricketers be the role models for the youth of the nation?

Ganguly asks Saha for Bengal return; will he accept?

Ganguly asks Saha for Bengal return; will he accept?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Saha, who joined Tripura after a rift with some Cricket Association of Bengal officials in 2022, met Ganguly in Kolkata.

Sourav had called Ranbir 'a shame'

Sourav had called Ranbir 'a shame'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Read Sourav Ganguly's forthright interview of 2000.

Is this why BCCI wants Sachin, Sourav, VVS?

Is this why BCCI wants Sachin, Sourav, VVS?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

'My speculation is that the BCCI believes that it is dangerous for credible insiders to stay outside its area of influence. It wants people like these three cricketers inside the tent rather than outside it,' says Aakar Patel.

Should Sourav call it a day?

Should Sourav call it a day?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

Or should he fight back?

Rishabh Pant Races Towards T20 World Cup Spot

Rishabh Pant Races Towards T20 World Cup Spot

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

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.

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well.'