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Sourav Ganguly praises Jay Shah's integrity and commitment during their BCCI tenure, noting his growth and principled work ethic, despite challenging times like the pandemic.

Ganguly Lauds Dedication of Jay Shah to Cricket

Reflecting on his time as BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly lauds Jay Shah, now ICC Chairman, for his commitment to Indian cricket. Despite initial expectations, Shah's dedication to principled work and supportive nature is praised by Ganguly.

Ganguly, reflecting on his presidency, commended Jay Shah's dedication to Indian cricket. Despite expectations of toughness, Shah showed honesty and commitment.

Reflecting on his eventful tenure as BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly has revealed that he expected a "certain kind of toughness and stubbornness" from the then Board secretary and current ICC chairman Jay Shah but was left impressed with his "honesty" and resolve to do things "properly".
Ganguly and Shah were colleagues at the world's richest cricket board from October 2019 to September 2022, navigating a tumultuous phase caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought sporting activity to a grinding halt for few months.
"He (Jay) had his own way of doing things but the best thing about him was he wanted to do things properly for Indian cricket," Ganguly told PTI in an exclusive interview at his residence in Kolkata.
"See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket," the iconic former captain explained, referring to Shah's status of being the son of Home Minister Amit Shah.
It was the first time that both Ganguly and Shah held BCCI positions. Before that, Ganguly had headed the Cricket Association of Bengal, while Shah was an office-bearer in the Gujarat Cricket Association.
While Ganguly was replaced by another former Test player Roger Binny in 2022, Shah continued as BCCI secretary till November 2024 before taking over as the youngest ever ICC chairman at 36 years of age.
Asked about how the power dynamics and relationship was between the scion of a political family and a celebrated cricket star, Ganguly said they shared a cordial equation which has continued to this date.
"Relationship was very good. It's still very good. When he came in September 2019...he was a young boy, straight from Gujarat CA, very cooperative, approachable," he recalled.
"Obviously, he had opinions and rightfully so, he wanted to do things and still does, he is the ICC chairman and it is a bigger post." Ganguly believes that with time, Shah became better at his job.
"He is very supportive of players. He got better as he learnt. The good thing about him was he wanted to do good for the game," the soon-to-be-53 superstar said.
The Kolkata-based legend said Shah was acutely aware of his status and always wanted to carry out his work in a principled manner.
"He is very honest, he always had the thought (about) who he was at the back of his mind, what baggage he carried. So, he wanted to do things rightfully and properly all the time.
"All of us made mistakes, I did, he did. It was never intentional but the game never stopped," Ganguly added.
The former captain said they do bump into each other occasionally.
"Obviously, he has progressed, he is the ICC Chairman now. You see him at times because you live in different cities. I am not involved in administration, I wish him the best.
"I saw him in England this time for a little bit. I meet him in ICC meetings because I am the chair of the (ICC cricket) committee and he wants the game to grow and go forward."

Sourav Ganguly reflects on missed cricket opportunities and career regrets ahead of his biopic, featuring Rajkumar Rao, set to release by 2026.

Sourav Ganguly Missed Centuries Cricket Regrets

Sourav Ganguly reveals his regrets over missed cricket milestones and anticipates his biopic's release by 2026, starring Rajkumar Rao.

Sourav Ganguly reflects on his cricket career, expressing regret over missing more centuries. A biopic starring Rajkumar Rao is set for release by 2026.

He is the owner of 38 fantastic centuries in international cricket, but that number is not pleasing to former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who regrets missing many hundreds during his cricketing journey.
The elegant left-hander of his times, Ganguly scored 18,575 runs in Test and ODIs but regrets missing many centuries in his career in which he competed in 311 ODIs and 113 Tests.
Ganguly's remorse came to fore when he was asked what advise he would give to his old self.
"I missed a lot of hundreds, I should have scored more. Too many 90s and 80s," Ganguly told PTI in an interaction.
A look at his statistics showed that Ganguly got out in the 80s and 90s a number of times. Exact 30 times.
If he could convert those innings into centuries he would have easily scored 50-plus centuries in his already glorious career.
He loves watching his old innings, his stroke-play whenever he is alone and it further reminds him how close he was to getting more hundreds.
"I see my (batting) videos when I am alone. When my wife is away because Sana lives in London, I go to Youtube, and watch old matches and say 'arre phir 70 pe out ho gaya' (Gosh, I got out in 70s in this also), should have scored a hundred. But you can't change it. " In ODIs, Ganguly had 72 half centuries and in Test the number stands at 35.
Dropping Kumble a few Times is also a regret ============================ As a skipper, sometimes a tough call becomes imperative. You have to drop a player to accommodate someone who you think is more suited for conditions or requirement.
Ganguly regretted dropping Anil Kumble, one of the greatest leg spinners in the world, a number of times during his captaincy.
"Anil Kumble, a few times, because he was so good," he said.
Asked if the ICC should look at the proliferation of the T20 Leagues across the world to curb the players' temptation to ply their trade in high-paying T20 tournaments, Ganguly said probably it is difficult to change.
Nicholas Pooran and Heinrich Klassen recently quit and Ganguly was surprised.
"They do regulate but I don't know how you stop Test playing nations from having their own leagues." For Ganguly, Australia was his favourite rival side and pacer Glenn McGrath the most feared bowler.
Ganguly revealed that by the end of 2026 his biopic will release and Rajkumar Rao will be the protagonist.
"The shooting will start in January, the pre-production, scripting and story writing takes a lot of time, shooting does not take much time," he said.

Gujarat Titans secure a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Shubman Gill's unbeaten 61 and strategic play by Ashish Nehra contribute to GT's win. Mohammed Siraj's 4/17 restricts SRH efficiently.

Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers: IPL 2025 Victory

Gujarat Titans achieve a decisive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, led by an outstanding performance from Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj. Coach Ashish Nehra's tactics and batting partnerships were key to GT's triumph.

Sourav Ganguly applauds IPL coach's game sense

Gujarat Titans secure a key victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad with disciplined performances, led by captain Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and strategic guidance from Ashish Nehra.

The Gujarat Titans secured their third win of IPL 2025, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday. The 2022 champions, who initially stumbled with an 11-run loss to Punjab Kings, have since found their stride with a hat-trick of victories. Sunrisers, known for their dynamic batting, were unable to withstand GT's disciplined bowling attack, setting a modest target of 152/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
The chase was expertly anchored by captain Shubman Gill, who delivered a sublime, unbeaten 61, steering his team to victory in just 16.4 overs.
Reflecting on GT's impressive performance trajectory, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly praised head coach Ashish Nehra on X (formerly Twitter) for his strategic acumen. Ganguly remarked, "Gujarat Titans have been impressive since their debut season. There's a lot of strategic depth in their team. Ashish Nehra has showcased his remarkable understanding of the game."
Gill's leadership on the field was complemented by Mohammed Siraj's fiery bowling, which yielded figures of 4/17, dismantling the SRH batting lineup.
Washington Sundar, at number four, added a crucial 29-ball 49, as GT smoothly chased down the 153-target with 20 balls remaining.
GT's bowling, featuring stellar performances from left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (2/24) and seamer Prasidh Krishna (2/25), effectively contained SRH on a challenging pitch.
"In T20, bowlers are the true game changers," Gill commented post-match. He highlighted Sundar's innings and Siraj's infectious energy as key factors in their triumph.
Gill further elaborated on the strategy, emphasizing a focus on playing grounded shots and building steady partnerships.
"Once we had a solid partnership, it was about dictating terms," he noted, commending Sundar for his adaptability under the impact player rule.
This victory underscores GT's strategic prowess and positions them as formidable contenders in the tournament, while SRH grapples with their fourth loss in five matches.

Sourav Ganguly confirms Rajkummar Rao as the lead in his biopic, delayed due to scheduling conflicts. The film will showcase Ganguly's cricket legacy. Meanwhile, Rao's upcoming projects 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' and 'Maalik' keep fans excited.

Rajkummar Rao as Sourav Ganguly in Biopic

Rajkummar Rao cast as Sourav Ganguly in upcoming biopic

Sourav Ganguly confirms Rajkummar Rao as the lead in his biopic, delayed due to scheduling conflicts. The film will showcase Ganguly's cricket legacy.

In a recent interaction with the media, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly revealed that acclaimed Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is set to portray him in an upcoming biopic. Ganguly shared, "From what I've heard, Rajkummar Rao will play the titular role... but there are issues of dates... so it will take more than a year to hit the screens."
The film promises to delve into the illustrious career of Ganguly, who played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India, scoring an impressive 18,575 runs across all international formats.
Besides his on-field accomplishments, Ganguly, fondly known as the "Prince of Kolkata," took on significant off-field roles, serving as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
During his cricketing career, he led India to 21 Test victories and the final of the 2003 World Cup. Post-retirement in 2008, with over 18,000 international runs, Ganguly remained influential in cricket administration as a member of BCCI's technical committee and the Cricket Advisory Committee alongside legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.
On the cinematic front, Rajkummar Rao will soon grace the screen in "Bhool Chuk Maaf," a film featuring Wamiqa Gabbi. Recently, the film's teaser was released; it begins with a seemingly typical wedding arrangement that turns intriguing as Haldi preparations mysteriously repeat, trapping Rao's character in a comedic time loop.
The teaser catches attention with the engaging backdrop of "Chor Bazaari" from the popular film "Love Aaj Kal" (2009).&nbsp;
Directed by Karan Sharma and produced under Maddock Films in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, "Bhool Chuk Maaf" joins Rao's busy slate. In addition, Rao's collaboration in "Maalik," produced by Kumar Taurani for Tips Films alongside Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films, is also highly anticipated and is scheduled for theatrical release on June 20, 2025.
As fans eagerly await Rajkummar's portrayal of Ganguly, his diverse film choices continue to garner attention and admiration.

I like the impact player rule. My only thing with IPL is that I just want the grounds to be a bit bigger: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly makes a huge statement on IPL's impact player rule

Sourav Ganguly is in favour of continuing with the impact-player rule in the IPL but wants to amend it. Tap for details

<h2>I like the impact player rule. My only thing with IPL is that I just want the grounds to be a bit bigger: Ganguly</h2>

Former India captain and Delhi Capitals director of cricket Sourav Ganguly is in favour of continuing with the impact-player rule in IPL, but wants teams to decide their picks at the toss.
The impact-player rule has become a hot topic of debate following the recently-concluded edition of IPL where scores in excess of 250 runs were notched up eight times.
Ganguly added he wants the boundaries to be pushed further back in upcoming IPL editions.
"I like the impact player rule. My only thing with IPL is that I just want the grounds to be a bit bigger. The fences should go a little behind," Ganguly told the media on the sidelines of the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference organised by the Blue Ocean Corporation.
"It is a great tournament. The only thing you can do with the impact player is decide before the toss, so it's a bit of skill there.
"So, have the impact player revealed before because that will require a lot of skill and game plan. But, I am all for the impact player," the former India skipper said.
Ganguly defended Prithvi Shaw, who had a below-par IPL season this year, saying he is still young and learning the tricks of the shortest format.
"He (Prithvi Shaw) is a young kid. He is just 23. He is still learning how to play T20 cricket. He is a very fine talent and he will get better. Sometimes, we expect too much too early from everyone and I am sure Prithvi, with the skills he has, he will do well," he added.
Ganguly said wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had started playing like the cricketer he was before the car crash in 2022.
"He was superb for us (DC) in the IPL. I was so happy to see the way he came back, because I have always said that he is a special player," Ganguly said.
"Even earlier, I have said that he is exceptional. You don't want such talent to be lost for such disastrous reasons (accident). He has really worked hard to get back to where he is and he is the Rishabh Pant of old." Ganguly also hoped that the Bengal selectors will pick India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha as he looks to return to his home state from Tripura.
"He wants to play for Bengal and rightfully so. He is a Bengal boy," Ganguly said.
"He went away to Tripura for two years because he was playing there as a professional. He has finished that and he wants to be in Bengal. I am sure the selectors will pick him for Bengal.
"I am not involved in Bengal cricket at the moment. I didn't fight for the presidency when I finished (my) BCCI (stint). I have just taken a break. Whatever the selectors and the officials decide, they will do," he added.

The former BCCI President said he is in favour of the national team having an Indian coach since there is enough talent in the country.

 If he has applied, Gambhir would be good coach for India: Sourav Ganguly

The former BCCI President said he is in favour of the national team having an Indian coach since there is enough talent in the country.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Gautam Gambhir would be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job as his "hunger and passion" was evident in the recently-concluded IPL.
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference organised by the Blue Ocean Corporation, Ganguly also gave his views on India's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The former BCCI President said he is in favour of the national team having an Indian coach since there is enough talent in the country.
"I am in favour of an Indian coach because we have enormous talent in our country, enormously high-skilled players who have done wonders for Indian cricket and very rightfully they should be a part of the system," Ganguly said.
On whether the widely perceived front-runner Gambhir would be suitable for the position, Ganguly had a query of his own at first.
"...has he applied? I really don't know because first he has to apply and then only he will get the job...I think (May) 27th was the last date of application," Ganguly said.
"Obviously, BCCI has the right to extend it (the deadline) as well. If he applies and if he wants it, and I say if he applies and if he wants it, he will be a very good candidate," he said.
The 51-year-old said Gambhir's winning attitude as IPL champion Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor was there for all to see this year.
"If Gambhir applies &mdash; you can see it on TV &mdash; he worked for KKR this year. I was with Delhi (Capitals), you can see the hunger, the passion and the want to win and I will be happy if he applies and if the board decides to give him the job, I think he is a good candidate," Ganguly said.
India's head coach position will fall vacant after Rahul Dravid steps down at the end of the team's T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.
A few days ago, BCCI secretary Jay Shah also hinted that an Indian coach would be preferred.
"We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks," Shah had said.
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Rinku boasts of a 176-plus strike rate in 15 T20Is and plays the role of a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Rinku Singh missing out in India's squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Fans and many cricket experts are having trouble coming to terms with Rinku Singh not being a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and Sourav Ganguly had his say about the exclusion.

<h2>Rinku boasts of a 176-plus strike rate in 15 T20Is and plays the role of a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL</h2>

Rinku Singh shouldn't be disheartened by his exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad as it was pure tactical decision by team management to ask for an extra spinner taking pitches in the Caribbean into account, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Friday.
Ganguly feels the 26-year-old, who boasts of a 176-plus strike rate in 15 T20Is and plays the role of a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, may have missed out as India wanted to go with an "extra spinner" keeping in mind the spinning tracks in the West Indies.
"It's West Indies. The wickets may be slow and assist spin so they (selectors) wanted to go with another spinner. Maybe because of that Rinku didn't get an opportunity but it's just the beginning for Rinku," Ganguly said at the Trophy unveiling ceremony of the Bengal Pro T20 League.
India play their group stage matches in the USA, opening their campaign against Ireland on June 5. Super Eight onwards the tournament will be held in the Caribbean countries.
Ganguly expected India and Australia to dominate the tournament as they did in the 50-over World Cup last year.
"India and Australia the two best teams of the tournament. I'm sure they will do the same thing in the USA and the West Indies," Ganguly said.
On the Indian squad, Ganguly said: "It's a fabulous squad, they are all match winners. All 15 are good enough to be selected, I'm sure Rohit (Sharma) and Rahul (Dravid) will pick the best."
Meanwhile all the eight franchises and their marquee players in the Bengal Pro T20 League were also announced. The inaugural edition of the league will take place at Eden Gardens and Jadavpur University Salt Lake Campus ground from June 11-28.
The Teams Kolkata Royal Tigers (areas: Kolkata &amp; Hooghly) (marquee players: Abhishek Porel and Mita Paul).
Harbour Diamonds (North &amp; South 24 Parganas) (Manoj Tiwary and Sukanya Panda).
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards (Medinipur and Jhargram) (Abhimanyu Easwaran &amp; Richa Ghosh).
Servotec Siliguri Strikers (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Kalimpong) (Akash Deep and Priyanka Bala).
Adamas Howrah Warriors (Howrah, Purulia and Bankura) (Anustup Majumdar and Dhara Gujjar).
Malda Sobisco Smashers (Dinajpur and Malda) (Mukesh Kumar &amp; Rishita Basu).
Murshidabad King (Murshidabad and Nadia) (Sudeep Gharami and Deepti Sharma).

Kohli has been in sublime form this season and is the highest run-scorer of IPL 2024 and has smashed 379 runs in 8 innings

Sourav Ganguly backs Virat Kohli to open with Rohit Sharma at T20 World Cup 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly backed Virat Kohli to open alongside Rohit Sharma at the T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June this year.

Kohli has been in sublime form this season and is the highest run-scorer of IPL 2024 and has smashed 379 runs in 8 innings

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly backed Virat Kohli to open alongside Rohit Sharma at the T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June this year.
&ldquo;Both Rohit Sharma and Viral Kohli will definitely go to West Indies and USA. It's a call for selectors whom they will open with but if you ask me personally both Rohit and Virat should open for India in the T20 World Cup,&rdquo; Ganguly said during Delhi Capitals media day on Monday.
"Virat Kohli has the potential to score a Hundred in 40 balls in T20 Cricket," Dada added.
The former RCB skipper has been in sublime form this season and is the highest run-scorer of IPL 2024. Virat has smashed 379 runs in 8 innings and also silenced his critics by notching up those runs at a strike rate of over 150.
That includes 2 half-centuries and an unbeaten 113. His average of over 63 is also very impressive.

Sarfaraz Khan's impressive performance in his recent Test debut prompted former captain Sourav Ganguly to give him advice.

Sourav Ganguly charts next objective for Sarfaraz Khan after his Test debut for India

Sarfaraz Khan's impressive performance in his recent Test debut prompted former captain Sourav Ganguly to give him advice.

Sarfaraz Khan has attracted a lot of praise since his India Test debut and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has charted out a path for the 26-year-old batter to succeed, stating he now needs to score in overseas games too.
&lsquo;Sarfaraz has started well. He now has to score in foreign countries. He is a good example for budding cricketers, who must keep in mind that if they score consistently, they will get their chances,&rsquo; the former BCCI President said.
In the absence of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, the middle-order looked extremely vulnerable but after finally getting his big break, Sarfaraz showed he belonged at the biggest stage from ball one and piled on the runs like he did for years in domestic cricket.
"It's a very good feeling to win a game like that and especially with such a young team as well. (We had) two debutants (Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel) and not a lot of Test matches amongst the playing eleven as well.
"A lot of credit to these young boys who have come in and showed a lot of character. Looks like they actually belong here and they want to stay here as well," captain Rohit Sharma had said after the massive win against England in the 3rd Test.
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(With PTI inputs)

India's semifinal defeat to England in the T20I World Cup 2022 on November 10 was Virat and Rohit's last appearance in the shortest format.

Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma as Team India T20I captain

Sourav Ganguly backed the BCCI's decision to go ahead with Rohit Sharma as Team India's T20I captain. Here's what he said about Virat Kohli

India's semifinal defeat to England in the T20I World Cup 2022 on November 10 was Virat and Rohit's last appearance in the shortest format.

Sourav Ganguly backed the BCCI's decision to go ahead with Rohit Sharma as Team India's T20I captain.
During a promotional event, the former India skipper said, 'Of course Rohit should captain the team in the T20I World Cup. Virat Kohli also should be there. Virat Kohli is an outstanding player, nothing will happen (to return after 14 months).'
The duo has been included in India's squad for the series against Afghanistan. It will be the first time since India's T20 World Cup semifinal defeat against England on 10 November, 2022, that the duo will play a T20I game.

Both Kohli and Rohit requested to be left out of both the T20I series and the ODI series against South Africa, and the BCCI agreed.

Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking break from cricket | India tour of South Africa

Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for asking the BCCI for some time off cricket and their request to not play white-ball cricket on India's tour to South Africa.

Both Kohli and Rohit requested to be left out of both the T20I series and the ODI series against South Africa, and the BCCI agreed.

Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for asking the BCCI for some time off cricket and their request to not play white-ball cricket on India's tour to South Africa.
'I think they were both exceptional this World Cup and 6-7 years down the line in the West Indies, they will again be at their best. Very rightfully they have taken a break because there is so much cricket. There's cricket all the time. I cannot imagine that you have played a World Cup final on the 19th of November and in 3 day's time you are playing a T20 series against the same team.'
'It is not easy to pick yourself up. Especially with the pressure and the demands of a World Cup. But that's what cricket is these days. You just keep playing all round the year. I'm happy they have got a break. I read yesterday that they wanted to be excused for the white-ball part of the South Africa tour also. Well. rightfully so. They will come back fresh for Test cricket. They have 5 Tests against England, then they have the IPL and then they have the World Cup. So. it's non-stop cricket. Hopefully, they come back fresh and keep performing,' said Dada.
Both Kohli and Rohit took some time off cricket and didn't play the 5-match T20 series against Australia after the Cricket World Cup.
They even requested to be left out of both the T20I series and the ODI series against South Africa, and the BCCI agreed.

The former BCCI president during an event said, 'They will have to bat very well, if they bat well they will win and went on to add that India has chosen a very fair side. 'It's just that they have to play well now', he added.&nbsp;

'India are a strong side but...': Sourav Ganguly on how India can end decade-long ICC trophy drought

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly feels there's no need to press the panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.
 

The former BCCI president during an event said, 'They will have to bat very well, if they bat well they will win and went on to add that India has chosen a very fair side. 'It's just that they have to play well now', he added.&nbsp;

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home. India have not won an ICC event after the MS Dhoni-led side triumphed in the Champions Trophy beating England in 2013. Since then, India have featured in eight knockout matches, including semifinals and finals, in the ICC tournaments but failed to win a title.
"You cannot win World Cups all the time, there will be bad times, there will be gaps," Ganguly said during the launch of Cycle Pure Agarbathi's new products to mark its 75 years.
India have lost two successive World Test Championships Finals in 2021 and 2023, while they exited in semifinals of the ODI World Cup in 2015 and 2019, besides losing the Champions Trophy final in 2017.
It's the same story in T20 World Cups. They lost the final in 2014 and were bundled out in the semifinals twice -- 2016 and 2022.
However, India will be taking a shot at Cup glory during this World Cup at home, and Ganguly said their batsmen must deliver.
"They will have to bat very well, if they bat well they will win," Ganguly, who led India to the 2003 World Cup final, said.
India's preparation will begin with the Asia Cup 2023 where they will face Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan before playing a three-match series against Australia at home.
Ganguly, however, said each tournament would carry its own dynamics.
"The World Cup is different, Asia Cup is different and the Australia home series is different. Every tournament depends on how they play that particular moment. India are a strong side; but they have to play well during the World Cup," he said.
India have picked a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup and the selectors decision to omit premier leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has raised many eyebrows.
"They have picked Axar Patel ahead of Chahal because of his batting. So I think it's a good selection. Chahal can still come back if someone gets injured. This is a 17-member squad, two, in any case, will have to move out," said Ganguly.
Key batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer too made returns from injuries. Rahul, however, is still carrying a niggle.
"He's fit, not injured anymore," he said.
Commenting on the absence of a left-arm pacer in the squad, Ganguly defended the selection, saying, "They picked (players) on form, they picked their best fast bowling side. It's the best pace attack.
"I think it's a very fair side, the right side they have picked. It's just that they have to play well now." Pakistan will start the Asia Cup ahead of India as the No 2 ranked team, and they may even have a chance to become No 1 in ODIs if they beat Afghanistan 3-0 in the on-going series.
"Rankings don't matter, who plays well on that day matters," said Ganguly, but gave a reminder that the Babar Azam-led side will be a formidable opposition.
"They are a very good side. They have a very good bowling attack -- Naseem Shah, Shahid Afridi, Haris Rauf. They are a very balanced team. India is a strong side. It's how you play on that particular day; there is no rocket science to it," he said.
Looking forward to the riveting World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad, Ganguly said, "Both teams are formidable, and the one who executes (plans) better will win the match." Ganguly then offered his perspective on head coach Rahul Dravid who was appointed to the helm when the former was the BCCI president.
"He's too big a player to be rated. I wish him all the best for the World Cup," he signed off.

With Team India's squad for the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup yet to be announced, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made his pick for Team India's wicketkeeping batter.

Sourav Ganguly picks Team India's wicketkeeper for ODI World Cup 2023

Sourav Ganguly picks his wicketkeeper batter for Team India's World Cup team!

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With Team India's squad for the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup yet to be announced, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made his pick for Team India's wicketkeeping batter.

With Team India's squad for the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup yet to be announced, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made his pick for Team India's wicketkeeping batter.
Ganguly feels Ishan Kishan should be chosen for both the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
Pant is the best wicketkeeper in the country, but you can see Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (depending on his fitness); these two will be right up in Rohit's and Rahul's minds. I like Ishan Kishan because he just opens up the game for any team. I am sure Dravid will keep him in his plans," Ganguly said at an event.
Ganguly also suggested that the squad should have a balance of experience and young stars.
"It has to be a team of experience and people who don't have any scars like Jaiswal, Varma, Ishan Kishan. They can go and play fearless cricket. Rahul (Dravid), Rohit and the selectors have plenty of choices; they just have to identify and pick the best XI," he said.
Ishan has played 17 ODIs for Team India so far, scoring 694 runs at an average of 46.26.

Shoaib Akhtar had suggested that the former India captain should not play in the ODI format

'Why?': Sourav Ganguly responds to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Virat Kohli should not play ODIs' remark

'Why should Virat Kohli not play...?'

The former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has sharply responded to former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's remark on Virat Kohli. 

Shoaib Akhtar had suggested that the former India captain should not play in the ODI format

The former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has sharply responded to former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's remark on Virat Kohli.&nbsp; Akhtar while speaking on the show Backstage with Boria had suggested that the former India captain should not play in the ODI format after the World Cup and should only focus on the longest format of the game. Ganguly registered his strong disagreement and in turn, questioned Akhtar, 'Why should Virat not play?'. Backing the prolific batter, Ganguly went on to say, 'Virat Kohli should play whatever cricket he wants to play because he performs'&nbsp; After a 3-year-long lull, Virat Kohli returned to form during last year's Asia Cup where he fired his first century in the T20I format. Since then he has smashed 5 centuries.&nbsp;

'16+ years of international cricket and countless matches later… on this 51st bday, I sum up my learnings for you'

Suspense ends! Sourav Ganguly launches online leadership course on 51st Birthday

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly had been building a lot of hype as his 51st Birthday was approaching. On July 8th, Ganguly finally ended the suspense.

'16+ years of international cricket and countless matches later&hellip; on this 51st bday, I sum up my learnings for you'

The lid has finally been lifted! Former India captain Sourav Ganguly had been building a lot of hype as his 51st Birthday was approaching. On July 8th, Ganguly finally ended the suspense. The Kolkata-based former cricketer took to Twitter to launch 'Sourav Ganguly Masterclass', an app that has his first-ever online course on leadership. Announcing his app, Ganguly wrote, '16+ years of international cricket and countless matches later&hellip; on this 51st bday, I sum up my learnings for you' He further thanked the Class Plus application which he said provided tech support. 'You guys have always been a family. Classplus &amp; I, together, will be donating all the proceeds from this course for the education of the underprivileged', he added.

As former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly turns 51, the cricket world came together to wish the former Indian captain on his special day.

Sourav Ganguly Birthday: Cricket World wishes former Indian captain as he turns 51

Cricketing fraternity wishes Sourav Ganguly on 51st birthday!

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As former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly turns 51, the cricket world came together to wish the former Indian captain on his special day.

As former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly turns 51, the cricket world came together to wish the former Indian captain on his special day.
From BCCI secretary Jay Shah to Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Ganguly received many birthday wishes on social media.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Dadi is one man who would even celebrate his birthday on the offside. That&rsquo;s how much he loved the offside. Happy birthday, my friend! &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@SGanguly99&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/KgYPnLqNRl"&gt;pic.twitter.com/KgYPnLqNRl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1677584562023702529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 8, 2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Happy Birthday দাদা! &lt;br&gt;You&amp;#39;re truly one of the greatest, &amp;amp; of course, the &amp;#39;Prince of Kolkata&amp;#39;. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Here&amp;#39;s wishing you lots of love, luck &amp;amp; laughter❤️🥳&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@SGanguly99&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthday?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#HappyBirthday&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouravGanguly?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#SouravGanguly&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dada?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Dada&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrinceOfKolkata?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#PrinceOfKolkata&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/QcNnWRP0ku"&gt;pic.twitter.com/QcNnWRP0ku&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JhulanG10/status/1677578923738300418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 8, 2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;When you&rsquo;re planning the next prank with dada without him knowing that he is the one who will actually be pranked 🤪 😂 Happy birthday &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dadi?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#dadi&lt;/a&gt;! Loads of love always 🤗 ❤️ &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@SGanguly99&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/fCdF8DV6pt"&gt;pic.twitter.com/fCdF8DV6pt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1677530582484484098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 8, 2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Happy Birthday, Dada! May the almighty bless you with good health and prosperity. Have a great year ahead and I look forward to seeing you soon 🤝 - &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@SGanguly99&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDada?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#HappyBirthdayDada&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/Ko0dnUStdI"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Ko0dnUStdI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Jay Shah (@JayShah) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/1677511968746532865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 8, 2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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Sourav Ganguly said he's baffled by the selectors' decision to appoint Ajinkya Rahane as the vice-captain for India vs West Indies Test series.

Sourav Ganguly questions Ajinkya Rahane's selection as vice-captain for India vs West Indies Test series

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says he doesn't understand the thought process behind selecting Ajinkya Rahane as vice-captain for India's upcoming Test series against the West Indies.

#Ganguly #Rahane #INDvWI #BCCI

<h2>Sourav Ganguly said he's baffled by the selectors' decision to appoint Ajinkya Rahane as the vice-captain for India vs West Indies Test series.</h2>

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed his bewilderment at Ajinkya Rahane being appointed as the Test vice-captain despite spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines. Ganguly emphasized the need for consistency and continuity in the selection process.
Ajinkya Rahane, 35, had fallen out of favor for an extended period but showcased his batting prowess in the World Test Championship final against Australia, delivering impressive scores of 89 and 46 at the Oval earlier in June.
Shortly after his comeback and with just one Test under his belt, the national selection committee, led by interim chief Shiv Sunder Das, reinstated Rahane as the deputy to Rohit Sharma for the West Indies Test series.
Ganguly, in an exclusive interaction with PTI from London, expressed his view on grooming someone like Shubman Gill for the role. He stated, "Yeah, I think so."
Ganguly questioned the selectors' decision, stating, "I won't say it's a step backward. You have been out for 18 months, then you play a Test and you become a vice-captain. I don't understand the thought process behind it. There is Ravindra Jadeja, who has been there for a long time and a certainty in Test matches, he is a candidate. But to just come back and straightway become vice-captain after 18 months, I don't understand. My only thing is that the selection shouldn't be hot and cold. There has to be continuity and consistency in selection."
Ganguly, one of India's finest Test captains, also highlighted the importance of clear communication with players, particularly in the case of Cheteshwar Pujara, a seasoned Test player who was excluded from the team during the transition phase.
He emphasized the need for selectors to have a clear plan for players like Pujara, communicating whether they still consider him for Test cricket or intend to focus on nurturing young talents. Ganguly stressed that players like Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shouldn't be subjected to being dropped and picked inconsistently.
"Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also," remarked Ganguly.
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Sourav Ganguly responds to ODI World Cup 2023 schedule, tags Jay Shah and Roger Binny

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacted to ODI World Cup 2023 schedule and also expressed his sadness about not being able to host the tournament in India when he was the BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly shared his thoughts on missing out on hosting the World Cup in India when he was the BCCI president

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacted to ODI World Cup 2023 schedule and is confident that the BCCI will 'make it a tournament to remember for the world.'
The former India captain also shared his thoughts on missing out on hosting the World Cup in the country when he was the BCCI president.
The 2020 T20 World Cup was supposed to take place in India but was first shifted to 2021 and was eventually hosted by the UAE due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has all but confirmed that Sourav Ganguly &amp; Ricky Ponting will continue their association with the IPL franchise next season.

IPL: Sourav Ganguly & Ricky Ponting to stay at Delhi Capitals, co-owner Parth Jindal ends speculations

Ricky Ponting & Sourav Ganguly will continue their association with the Delhi Capitals next year in the #IPL

#DC #Ganguly #Ponting

<h2>Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has all but confirmed that Sourav Ganguly &amp; Ricky Ponting will continue their association with the IPL franchise next season.</h2>

In an announcement that will surely end speculations, Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, revealed that the franchise has already initiated preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League season alongside Sourav Ganguly &amp; Ricky Ponting.&nbsp;
Taking to Twitter, Jindal wrote, "Preparations for next year's @IPL are underway here @DelhiCapitals. Alongside @SGanguly99 and @RickyPonting, we assure the fans that Kiran and I are working hard to get back to where we want this franchise to be, and that is right at the very top."
Jindal's tweet means Ganguly and Ponting will continue their association with the franchise, dispelling earlier speculations of their potential departure due to Delhi's underwhelming performance in the recent IPL season.
The Capitals' lacklustre form in IPL 2023 came as a surprise to many, considering the abundance of resources at their disposal, including a star-studded management team led by Ponting as the head coach and Ganguly as the director of cricket.
During this season's IPL campaign, the Delhi Capitals faced a series of setbacks, starting with five consecutive losses. Although they briefly regained form during the mid-season, they eventually returned to their struggles, ultimately finishing in 9th place with only 10 points from 14 matches.
Adding to their woes, regular captain Rishabh Pant was absent for an indefinite period due to a severe injury suffered in December of the previous year. Coupled with the inconsistent form of batters like Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, the season turned out to be one to forget for the Delhi-based team.
However, with the franchise's management already preparing for the future and the collective expertise of Ganguly and Ponting, the Delhi Capitals aim to bounce back stronger in the upcoming IPL season.&nbsp;
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Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly conceded that the board was unaware of Virat Kohli's decision to step down from Test captaincy after the South Africa series.

Sourav Ganguly: Former BCCI President breaks silence on Virat Kohli's decision to quit captaincy 

Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that the Indian cricket board was surprised by Virat Kohli's decision to give up captaincy in Tests.

#ViratKohli #SouravGanguly #BCCI

<h2>Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly conceded that the board was unaware of Virat Kohli's decision to step down from Test captaincy after the South Africa series.</h2>

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that he was surprised like everyone else when he heard about Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team after their tour of South Africa in early 2022. Ganguly, in an interaction with Aaj Tak, also confirmed that Kohli was not asked to relinquish his role as the T20 captain ahead of the 2021 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The former Indian captain stated the Kohli's decision to quit Test captaincy came as a surprise. He further added that only Kohli can explain why he took that decision. &ldquo;No (on whether BCCI was prepared on Kohli giving up Test captaincy). Not after the South Africa series. I don&rsquo;t know (why he did so), only he can tell,&rdquo; Ganguly said.
In early 2022, following India's series loss in South Africa, Kohli took to social media to announce his decision to step down as Test captain.
When asked if Kohli could have led the team better in a game where India seemed to be on the back foot from day one, Ganguly replied, &ldquo;There&rsquo;s no point in saying that right now. Because the captain had left his role by himself. There&rsquo;s no point in talking about this now. The selectors had to appoint a captain.&rdquo;
Ganguly also praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy, highlighting his successes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ganguly said he has faith in Rohit, stating, "I believe Rohit was the best option then and even now. Only he and MS Dhoni have won the IPL five times, no one else."
Regarding the difficulty of winning the IPL, Ganguly mentioned that it is far more challenging to win the IPL than win the World Cup. He explained that winning the IPL requires playing 14 matches in the league stage itself, and almost 16-17 matches if you go the distance, whereas, in the World Cup, teams can qualify for the semifinals after 4-5 matches.
Looking ahead to the upcoming ODI World Cup, Ganguly believes that Rohit Sharma and the team are strong contenders for the title, particularly since the tournament will be held in India. Ganguly expressed his desire for Rohit to lead the team without fear and shared his confidence in both Rohit and Rahul Dravid to guide the team forward. He advised the team to play fearlessly and perform their best in the tournament.
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