India will win the series if they bat well - Ganguly

Australia's strong batting performance on the first day of their match against the Board President's XI in Mohali had no impact on former India captain Sourav Ganguly's view as to how the forthcoming Test series will go. Ganguly said, "India will win the series if they bat well."Regardless of India's revolving-door bowling attack, Ganguly said the...

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There will be pressure but India can win World Cup: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co would be under a lot of pressure to lift the trophy when the country co-hosts the World Cup next year but hoped veteran Sachin Tendulkar's experience would steer them to the title.Just 150 days to go until the start of the World Cup, Ganguly believes that if India was to lift the...

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SC notice to WB govt over allotment of land to Ganguly

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has admitted a petition challenging the allotment of land by West Bengal government to former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly for construction of a school in a posh locality of Kolkata. The apex court issued a notice to the state government and Ganguly on a petition filed by an NGO which has alleged that the land...

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RCB are strong contenders for the title: Sourav Ganguly

Cricket lovers the world over, especially those favouring the shortest version, will be looking forward to loads of excitement and fireworks in the Champions League Twenty20.Royal Challengers Bangalore have made it to the Champions League Twenty20 for the second year in succession and their consistency needs to be lauded. It is very difficult to pick...

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KKR at Interactive session..undecided on Dada? !!

Kolkata, Sept. 6: With spot-fixing and betting scandals being the talking point in cricket today, news and developments related to the Indian Premier League have expectedly taken a back seat. However, an analysis of comments from personalities who matter in the cash-rich T20 extravaganza could well raise eyebrows.On Monday during an interactive session...

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Dhoni will face challenge ahead with retirements: Ganguly

KOLKATA: With the young crop of Indian cricketers falling short of expectation, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would face a big challenge especially after the retirement of the senior players, former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday."Dhoni's biggest challenge will be in the coming one or two years when Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman retire. Next...

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I was not approached by any bookie: Ganguly

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he had never been approached by any bookie during his stint as Indian captain, even as the world cricket is rocked by 'spot-fixing' involving Pakistani cricketers."Three former India captains -- Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble -- too were never approached and such a situation was beyond their...

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Cricketers found guilty should be heavily punished: Ganguly

KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the International Cricket council (ICC) is not a policing body and the cricketers themselves should have responsibility towards the game.Referring to the 'spot-fixing' scam, the ace Bengal cricketer said those found guilty in the 'spot-fixing' scandal should be "heavily punished".Without...

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