Ganguly blames poor death bowling for defeat

March 16,2010 Sourav Ganguly has put down Kolkata Knight Riders' comprehensive defeat against Chennai Super Kings to poor bowling at the death and the loss of early wickets in the chase. Kolkata, playing at home, were in a strong position after taking three wickets - Matthew Hayden, M Vijay and Suresh Raina - in the first 10 overs. But MS Dhoni and...

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Dada attributes KKR's win to youth's contribution !!

Date: March 14, 2010 Kolkata, Mar 14 (PTI) : Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Sourav Ganguly today attributed his team's dramatic turnaround in the third Indian Premier League to the useful contributions of the youngsters. Bottom-placed in the last season, Kolkata Knight Riders have notched up successive wins in the first two ties in IPL III and Ganguly...

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Ganguly's swipe at Buchanan

Date: March 14, 2010 Trust the John Buchanan controversy to crop up on a day when Sourav Ganguly led KKR to an emphatic win on home turf today. After the Knights’ second win on the trot, skipper Ganguly spelt out that one of the key secrets behind the team’s rousing start to IPL-3 is the good atmosphere in the dressing room. “Atmosphere, staff,...

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There is no enmity with Sourav, says Buchanan

Date: March 14, 2010 Calcutta: John Buchanan has wished the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) “good luck” and said that the wins at the start of IPL III have given the “new regime credibility.” “The results allow them to begin to move beyond last season... I wish KKR good luck... Like all teams, they will have some interesting selections once all players...

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We need improvement in fielding: Ganguly

Date: March 12, 2010 Mumbai, Mar 12 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly was happy to start their Indian Premier League campaign on a winning note, but said they need improvements in the fielding front in the coming matches. "We've got some improvements to make, fielding is such an area. We dropped Adam (Gilchrist) twice and we were lucky to win from there," Ganguly said after the match. The Knight Riders skipper also praised Angelo Mathews and Owais Shah from pulling the team out of the pit in the match, which they won by 11...

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No favourites in Twenty20 ~ Sourav Ganguly

Date: March 11, 2010 This is the third season of the Indian Premier League and it really makes one wonder how quickly time flies. It still seems just the other day that this mega-event got rolling. We are ready to play the first game of the new season and the boys are all geared up, mentally and physically. The first game of a tournament is always crucial from various aspects and we are raring to make a strong start. We face Deccan Chargers, last year's winners, in our first match. Though they are the defending champions I'm pretty sure they...

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Talk Less n More Action ~ Sourav

Date: March 10, 2010 On the eve of the opening clash against Deccan Chargers, Sourav Ganguly made his point straightaway that the best way to progress is by "executing" and not wasting time "planning." The Kolkata Knight Riders captain felt there was no point dissecting the past, and the better alternative was to go out and play. It was trademark Ganguly - he did not spell out his enemy, but he made his point, subtly, leaving no doubts in anyone's mind as to what he was referring to. Ganguly, along with the new coach Dav Whatmore and the entire...

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DADA shines but Tamil Nadu retain title

Date: March 2, 2010 New Delhi: Sourav Ganguly may have retired from international cricket but he continues to make an impact in his rare appearances on the domestic circuit. Ganguly made an eye catching 74 in just 66 balls for Bengal in the final of the Vijay Hazare trophy in Ahmedabad. Bengal ended up on the losing side in a high scoring final, ending on 350 for 8 in their 50 overs in reply to Tamil Nadu's massive total of 379 for 6. Ganguly hit seven fours and three sixes in his innings while Shreevats Goswami and Anustup Majumdar. It was...

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~Ganguly bets big on KKR attack~

Date: March 4, 2010 Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly believes the team's strong bowling lineup may help turn their fortunes around in the third season of the IPL. Having finished sixth and last in the last two editions Ganguly felt the pace arsenal, led by New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond, would be crucial for a turnaround. "We will be getting the services of Shane Bond from the second match," Ganguly said. "His raw pace can make a lot of difference. There is Ishant Sharma, who is a current India player. We have a seasoned campaigner...

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Ganguly wants Sachin to receive the Bharat Ratna

Date : 3/5/10 Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is the newest member of the cricket fraternity to demand the Bharat Ratna for batting Maestro Sachin tendulkar. Ganguly said that Sachin most definitely deserves the award, which is the country's highest civilian honour. "Sachin is a Bharat ratna. There is no doubt that he should be conferred...

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