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Sourav Ganguly turns 52: Here's all about the life and legacy of the 'God of off-side'
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, nicknamed 'Dada,' turns 52. Renowned for his leadership and batting prowess, Ganguly led India to numerous victories and milestones. His contributions to Indian cricket, including popularizing day-night Test matches, continue to be celebrated.
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If he has applied, Gautam Gambhir would be good coach for India: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential national cricket team coach. He said emphasised the need for an Indian coach. Ganguly lauded Gambhir's coaching abilities, particularly after his successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. BCCI secretary Jay Shah also indicated a preference for an Indian coach with strong domestic cricket knowledge to elevate Team India's performance. Ganguly expressed confidence in India's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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Virat Kohli as opener in T20 world cup? Harbhajan Singh says this
Harbhajan, Pathan, Ganguly, and Hayden advocate for Virat Kohli at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup. The debate revolves around Kohli's batting position and its impact on team composition and powerplay strategy.
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IPL Salaries vs BCCI Contracts: A look at how much Indian cricketers' earn
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced its central contracts for the 2023–24 season, which excluded players like Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. This article compares the earnings of Indian cricketers from their BCCI contracts to their IPL salaries, revealing interesting insights into the financial aspects of Indian cricket.
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Rahuls, runs, and the winning streak: The similarties between 2003 and 2023 world cups
Experience déjà vu as India enters the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final undefeated, mirroring Australia's 2003 winning streak. A tale of wicket-keeping Rahuls and top-run dominance, drawing uncanny parallels between two cricket eras.
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I asked Zak for a pair of size 11 shoes so I could play my debut ODI match: Ishant Sharma
Players have butterflies in their tummies just before making their international debut. Former India pacer Ishant Sharma was nervous and scared well before his debut match for he had to travel alone to join the team in Ireland for an ODI series on an SOS call-up as many players were sick and unavailable.
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Sourav Ganguly: To the one who shaped a young Indian cricket team, as Dada turns 51
Sourav Ganguly, the Prince of Kolkata and former captain of the Indian cricket team, turns 51 today. Ganguly, known as the God of Offside, scored over 18,500 runs in 424 matches for India and played a key role in shaping a young Indian team. In his career, he served as a batsman, a captain, President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and now as Delhi Capital’s Director of Cricket.
When Sachin Tendulkar picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly
As per a new book, during the 1999-2000 Australia tour, Tendulkar, who was captain of the then Indian team, declared Laxman as his favourite player. "If you don't smile and show your teeth, I'll say you are my favourite player," said Tendulkar to the always smiling Laxman who thought the Master Blaster was simply making fun of him.
T20 world Cup 2022: Meet Vikramjit Singh, 19-year-old who opens for Netherlands
Vikramjit Singh, who was born in 2003 in Cheema Khurd, moved to the Netherlands at the age of seven.
New BCCI president Binny wants to reduce player injuries, improve pitches for domestic cricket
India have fielded as many as 40 players across formats in 2022, with injuries being the main reason, apart from multiple series being held simultaneously. The team will be without its premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, all thanks to injuries.
Durga Puja 2022 gets a starry twist: Kajol & Rani Mukerji bond; Saurav Ganguly, Mimi Chakraborty in festive mood
Since the pandemic, the festivities are bigger than ever this year.
Sourav Ganguly’s social media faux pas ruins mega campaign by e-commerce giant, netizens troll BCCI boss
Filmstars, cricketers and other celebrities had shared the post as part of a marketing campaign.
Indian Premier League: 15 years ago, cricket changed forever
The problem was the players were already overworked. Calls of a burn out were rife and to expect them to play for 2 more months non-stop was unrealistic unless the BCCI was able to sweeten the deal by paying them monies they had never earned before.
Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech welcome baby boy, celebs rush in to congratulate the new parents
New parents, Keech and Singh, took to Instagram to talk about their baby boy.
Percept Limited served show-cause notice on Saurav Ganguly's plea
While issuing the notice based on Ganguly's petition seeking enforcement of the arbitration award of ₹35 crore, the High Court bench of Justice BP Colabawalla also directed Percept director Harindra Pal Singh to be present in the court at the next hearing on February 11.
2021: When King Kohli became a lesser mortal
In the absence of a strong administration at BCCI, Kohli called the shots and not many seemed to mind it with India performing well across formats though the ICC title eluded them.
High Court issues garnishee notice to Percept Talent in a plea filed by Saurav Ganguly
Ganguly, the current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, had moved the court in his personal capacity against Percept Talent Management seeking enforcement of an arbitration award of Rs 35 crore. He had won an arbitration in 2018 over the termination of a “player representation agreement” in 2007.
Sourav Ganguly moves Bombay HC seeking enforcement of Rs 35 crore arbitration award
The former captain of the Indian Cricket team had sought court’s intervention to direct the company to disclose its movable and immovable assets and restrain the respondent company and others from selling, transferring or creating any third-party rights on it. The former cricketer has also named Percept D Mark (India) Ltd as respondent as well.
Sourav Ganguly back in hospital for 'cardiac check-up'; vital parameters stable, say docs
Earlier this month, the BCCI chief underwent an angioplasty.
Sourav Ganguly to continue as brand ambassador of Adani Wilmar
“We wish our dearest Dada, Sourav Ganguly, a speedy recovery and he will continue to be our brand ambassador. This a very unfortunate incident and can happen with anyone. We have only taken a temporary break in our TV commercial till we again sit with him and take things forward,” Angshu Mallick, deputy chief executive of Adani Wilmar said.
Sana Ganguly posts excerpt from Khushwant Singh’s ‘The End Of India’, daddy Saurav plays it down
The BCCI chief tweeted that his daughter is 'too young a girl to know about anything in politics'.
BCCI decides to dilute Lodha reform on tenure at AGM, to seek SC approval
As per the current constitution, an office-bearer who has served two three-year terms, either at the BCCI or at the state association, goes into a compulsory three-year cooling-off period.
Supreme Court verdict on Lodha reforms gives major boost to Saurav Ganguly's BCCI aspirations
The new ruling on the cooling-off clause, says that anyone with a six-year stint in the BCCI, or at the state association or even at both places, will need to cool off for a period of three years.
Leadership is an amazing disease. It either cures you or kills you: Sourav Ganguly
The battle to win — on the pitch and in the boardroom — begins & ends in one’s head. And the leader is the driver of this winning spirit, says Ganguly.
TiE Coimbatore to conduct 'FundingCarnival' for startups
This will create an opportunity for start-ups and individuals with innovative ideas to pitch their projects to potential investors--from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3 crore-- depending on the project, TiE Coimbatore Chapter President G Karthikeyan told reporters.
KMC to send notice to Saurav Ganguly after dengue larvae found in house
Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish, a former Ranji Trophy player, has been diagnosed with dengue and was undergoing treatment at a city hospital now.
Won't be surprised if India win 4-0 against Aussies: Saurav Ganguly
"Yes, it will be very difficult (for Australia). As I said, I don't predict in cricket, but I won't be surprised if India wins 4-0," Ganguly told reporters.
Sunil Gavaskar backs Saurav Ganguly to take over interim BCCI president
Lodha Committee, in its initial recommendations, had stressed that former players should administer BCCI.
I don't qualify for BCCI president's post: Saurav Ganguly
Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly today denied he's a frontrunner to become the Board president after the latest turn of events at the BCCI.
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