SRK didn't give me free hand in KKR like he gave to Gautam Gambhir: Sourav Ganguly
Jul 12, 2020, at 12:53 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In yet another explosive statement, Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly has said Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan didn't give him a free hand in running the franchise back in 2008-2010.
Jul 10, 2020, at 08:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly went explosive while speaking about the controversy-marred Greg Chappell era when the former skipper was dropped from the national squad.
Happy Birthday Dada: Sourav Ganguly turns 48
Jul 08, 2020, at 08:36 am
Kolkata: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who had changed the course of cricket in India in the early 21st century and even created a fighting batch of cricketers who achieved remarkable targets for the national side in their careers, on Wednesday turned 48.
MS Dhoni did a commendable job in carrying forward Ganguly's legacy: Waqar Younis
Jul 06, 2020, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: On MS Dhoni’s birthday eve, Waqar Younis lauds Dhoni as greatest Captain while also thanking frontline healthcare staff and doctors including his wife Dr Faryal Waqar Younis.
Product of India’s robust grassroots structure: VVS Laxman lauds Mohammad Kaif
Jun 12, 2020, at 09:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Mohammad Kaif was one of the few players in Sourav Ganguly's 'Team India' who was capable of frightening the opponents with his electrifying fielding.
MS Dhoni played as if results didn't matter to him: Rahul Dravid
Jun 11, 2020, at 06:42 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid has lauded his immediate successor Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the latter's exclusive cricketing ability.
BCCI planning to stage IPL this year: Sourav Ganguly tells state units
Jun 11, 2020, at 01:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly has communicated to the state associations that plans to stage the suspended 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) are still on, media reports said.
BCCI nominates Rohit Sharma for Khel Ratna Award, Ishant, Dhawan, Deepti Sharma for Arjuna Awards
May 30, 2020, at 10:40 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020 while Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Deepti Sharma have been nominated for Arjuna Awards.
Graeme Smith backs Sourav Ganguly as ICC president, says former skipper's 'leadership would be key'
May 23, 2020, at 12:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of Cricket Graeme Smith has backed former Indian cricket captain and current Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) president, the position which is due to be vacated soon.
Cyclone Amphan: Sourav Ganguly shares image where he exerts 'strength at its highest'
May 21, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday shared an image where he had to apply 'strength at its highest' in the aftermath of super Cyclone Amphan, which battered the entire West Bengal leaving several trees uprooted.
May 15, 2020, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former England skipper David Gower believes that chances are high that Sourav Ganguly will one day find himself in ICC, but feels leading BCCI is any day a bigger job.
Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback image with Sourav Ganguly at BCCI chief's place
May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared a throwback image with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly at the latter's place.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly joke about modern-day cricket rules as ICC praises legendary pair
May 13, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captains Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who have entertained millions with their marathon opening partnerships, have joked about the modern-day cricket rules as the international cricket board praised the duo for their spectacular performances as an opening pair.
Sourav Ganguly looks back at his debut series, shares image on Instagram
May 06, 2020, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian skipper and cricket board president Sourav Ganguly is also not prone to the knack of sharing throwback images on social media during the lockdown days.
Sourav Ganguly expresses sadness over Chuni Goswami's demise
May 01, 2020, at 02:31 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly is saddened at the demise of India's first football superstar Chuni Goswami.
Didn’t get Sourav Ganguly-like support from MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli: Yuvraj Singh
Apr 01, 2020, at 11:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh appreciated Sourav Ganguly as a skipper and said he got more support from him than his successors like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
BCCI to contribute Rs. 51 crore to PM Cares Fund to combat COVID-19
Mar 29, 2020, at 01:22 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board along with its affiliated state associations on Saturday announced that it will contribute Rs. 51 crore to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund or PM Cares Fund to fight against the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
COVID-19: Sourav Ganguly offers Eden Gardens to Bengal government for quarantine facilities
Mar 25, 2020, at 02:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has offered the indoor facility and the players' dormitory of the iconic Eden Gardens to West Bengal government for the quarantine facilities to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.
Shane Watson joins Sourav Ganguly on My11Circle
Dec 25, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket fans can now compete against legendary cricketers on My11Circle – one of India fantasy cricket app – as Australian cricketer Shane Watson joined former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on the platform.
Sourav Ganguly 'impressed' by Ravindra Jadeja's knock against West Indies
Dec 23, 2019, at 04:59 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indiana all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a crucial knock in the third ODI match against West Indies which helped the homeside win the series and this knock even left BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly impressed.
Dec 19, 2019, at 01:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly's daughter Sana protested against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, on social media, the former skipper came out with a statement saying his 18-year old daughter is too young to know about politics.
Had a discussion with MS Dhoni: Sourav Ganguly on former skipper's cricketing future
Dec 06, 2019, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the cricket board had a discussion with former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over his cricketing future.
Maybe Kohli wanted to praise Sourav Ganguly as he is BCCI chief: Sunil Gavaskar
Nov 25, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar took a dig at Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli for saying it was Sourav Ganguly who started the team's winning culture.
Pink Ball Test: Sourav Ganguly clicks selfie with spectators, appreciates 'tremendous atmosphere'
Nov 22, 2019, at 03:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the tremendously busy schedule, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, who is himself leading the administrative team in making the eventful Pink Ball test in Kolkata a memorable journey, found some time to click a selfie with the crowd cherishing the first day of the game in the iconic Eden Gardens in the city.
'Historic' Pink Ball Test to begin today at Eden Gardens, Sheikh Hasina in Kolkata
Nov 22, 2019, at 11:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The much-awaited day-night Pink Ball Test match between India and Bangladesh is all set to begin at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.
Kolkata: Pink Ball Test begins today, PM Sheikh Hasina, CM Mamata Banerjee to attend
Nov 22, 2019, at 09:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata has turned Pink as the iconic 'Pink Ball' Test between India and Bangladesh will be played in the city's Eden Gardens Stadium on Friday.
Oct 30, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata, Oct 30 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed has confirmed her presence at Eden Gardens to watch the historic day-night Test match between India-Bangladesh on November 22 respond to BCCI's president Sourav Ganguly.
Bangladesh accepts Sourav Ganguly's proposal, India to play first day-night Test in Kolkata
Oct 29, 2019, at 09:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The first day-night Test match between India and Bangladesh will be held in Kolkata next month as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s proposal to play the match under the lights.
Sourav would have thrust Kumble down Virat's throat had captain-coach rift occurred today: Vinod Rai
Oct 24, 2019, at 01:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Vinod Rai has said present Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly would have thrust Anil Kumble down skipper Virat Kohli's throat had the rift between the Indian coach and captain occurred at this present time.
Everyone will be respected till I am around: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
Oct 23, 2019, at 03:08 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In one of his initial statements after assuming the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said everyone associated with the nation's cricket will be respected till he is at the helm.