VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed a deeply personal moment from his playing days, sharing that VVS Laxman did not speak to him for three months after being left out of India’s squad for the 2003 ODI World Cup. Ganguly, who was then leading the side, admitted that the…
Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly during an interview with PTI at his residence, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahaptra)(PTI06_21_2025_000340A) Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed openness to potentially coaching the Indian cricket team while firmly rejecting any political aspirations ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. The 53-year-old former BCCI President made…
Dubai: India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final cricket match between India and Australia, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) *** Local Caption *** Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly believes it will be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to maintain their fitness and secure spots in India’s…
Sai Sudharsan’s rapid rise continued as the young Tamil Nadu batter made his Test debut for India in the series opener against England at Headingley, Leeds, on 20 June, joining a select group of Indian greats—Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli – who also earned their maiden Test caps on the same date. The…
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India’s cricket team, shared his views regarding the BCCI’s decision to suspend IPL 2025 for a week on Friday.The BCCI made an announcement on Friday afternoon to halt the ongoing IPL 2025 immediately for a week, citing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.Go…
Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly offered praise for Rohit Sharma following his retirement announcement on Wednesday, acknowledging India’s numerous trophy victories under his leadership.“He is a great player for India, but someone has to leave the game. My best wishes to him. He had…
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has strongly backed the call to sever ties with Pakistan in the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives on Tuesday. Speaking to ANI, Ganguly did not mince words, asserting that terrorism must be dealt with…
Former national captain Sourav Ganguly said that Shreyas Iyer has grown by leaps and bounds, making him the ‘most improved batter’ in the last 12 months. On Tuesday, March 25, Iyer played a match-winning knock in Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) 11-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Iyer scored an…
In a move that will surprise all, Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, has made his acting debut in an advertisement for the upcoming Netflix web series Khakee 2. The advertisement features Ganguly dressed in a police uniform, sparking speculation that he may play the role of a police officer in the series….
Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most successful side with three titles, have seen several captains lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on…