Akhtar is still a ‘knight’ at heart

Dhaka: Shoaib Akhtar, who played three matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL’s inaugural year, 2008, is still “emotionally attached” to the franchise.“I keep a track of KKR... I’ll always remember my association with it... I’m emotionally attached to KKR and to Calcutta and Eden Gardens,” Shoaib told The Telegraph.Speaking at the Sheraton...

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In lauding Dhoni, let’s not forget Ganguly’s role !

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered the best captain India ever had. And he truly deserves that rating, looking at his track record. He has the highest win percentage ever with 61.72%. He has always led the team from the front by being exemplary. He has continued the trend started by Sourav Ganguly of winning outside India and shows confidence in his...

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Ganguly tops the list of top 10 WC batting innings !!

Brief run-down of the top batting knocks in the World Cup (against test playing nations only) ahead of the 2011 edition which starts on Saturday:1. Saurav Ganguly (India) - 183 (158 balls, 17 fours, 7 sixes) v Sri Lanka, Taunton, 1999Ganguly provided a taste of what T20 might be like with his towering hits that almost cleared the outskirts of the town,...

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No 'favourites' for Sourav Ganguly in World Cup

KOLKATA: Just five days before the World Cup, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has said he doesn't believe in "favourites""I am not a believer of the term 'favourites' in any sport. When we went to the 2003 World Cup, I don't think we were termed as 'favourites'. I think the only teams that have been termed as 'favourites', were the West...

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This team is similar to '03; settled, fearless: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former captain Sourav Ganguly sees a lot of similarity between India's 2003 and 2011 World Cup squad and said just like eight year ago, the present outfit is also fearless and has a strong batting line-up which makes them one of the title contenders.Ganguly feels with such a combination at its disposal, India has the potential to make it count...

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Behave yourself: Ganguly tells Hayden

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday hit back at Matthew Hayden for claiming that he had chickened out of 2004 Nagpur Test because of the green wicket there, saying his record on such pitches in Australia would tell a different story. Hayden, who retired in 2009, had written in his autobiography 'Standing My Ground' that...

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IPL Dream is over for Sourav Now!

The IPL governing council has denied franchises permission to sign the three unsold Indian players from the auction after some of the teams objected to the proposal, putting an end to any chances former India captain, Sourav Ganguly, had of playing in IPL 4.The governing council, also, in a questionable decision, allowed Manish Pandey to sign with...

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Ganguly among four honoured with doctorate degree

Four eminent persons, including former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, was today awarded honorary doctorate degrees by the Assam University here.Besides Ganguly, eminent historian Dr Irfan Habib, artist Prof K G Subramanyam and Assamese litterateur and journalist Homen Borgohain were honoured with the degrees at a ceremony held at the University.The...

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Free your mind, rest will follow :Ganguly

What is the difference between going into a World Cup as a player and later as a captain?Playing and captaining a side in the same tournament is a different ball game, especially something like the World Cup. In 1999, it was about playing my own game; I was trying to create an impression as a player and did very well. The 2003 World Cup, which is among...

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Support India, urges Sourav

Calcutta: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the fans to support the Indian side in the upcoming World Cup.“If we win the World Cup, it will be fantastic… But even if we don’t win, we should support them. It’s a very good and settled side with a great bunch of boys,” Sourav said.Sourav said that the selectors should have opted for a second...

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I haven't been approached by Kochi: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who was ignored by IPL franchises at the players' auction, on Thursday rubbished speculation that he was now being approached by Kochi through an open bidding process.The most successful India captain, who found no takers from the 10 franchises in the IPL auction, said it was a media speculation that he was in talks...

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Dada attends Green photo show

Cricketer Sourav Ganguly and soccer star Bhaichung Bhutia turned up along with Tollywood star Prosenjit at a photography exhibition by ace lensman Utpaal Sorkkar here at a city hotel.“Save the Untamed” is supported by Bluechip Projects and aims at awakening people about protecting ‘Mother Nature’.“It is speed and action that I have always discovered...

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Dalmiya weak, Sourav buzz grows !!

Jan. 29: Two months after Anil Kumble came to head the Karnataka State Cricket Association, there’s speculation over Sourav Ganguly offering himself as a candidate for the top post in the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) elections later this year.Traditionally, the AGM is held in July.So, will it then be exit one-time czar Jagmohan Dalmiya; enter...

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Sourav Ganguly turns cricket expert on radio

With the cricket World Cup round the corner, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is set to become a game expert on radio to dish out his thoughts and opinions on matches.The 38-year-old sportsman, who made his foray into showbiz with 'Dadagiri' on a regional channel in Bengal, will now be heard on Fever 104 FM in their new segment 'One Day Mataram'...

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Kochi's efforts to sign Ganguly hit roadblock !

Dubai: The Kochi franchise has gone on the backfoot on their plans to sign up Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian skipper, who failed to find any takers in the auction for the fourth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this month.Ganguly, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders for two seasons, was on the unsold list along with the West Indian legend Brian Lara and few others.Admitting the franchise had made enquiries with the Indian board last week if they could buy the retired international, well placed sources in the team said the effort...

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Bhutia questions Ganguly's ouster from IPL

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia today batted for IPL discard Sourav Ganguly, saying that his age cannot be a factor for being overlooked in the Indian Premier League auction."Age cannot determine how long a player can play. It should always be performance oriented," Bhutia said when asked to react on Ganguly's exit from IPL IV after he found no takers in the players' auction.Citing example of Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, Bhutia said: "There are a lot of players like Cannavaro and an Australian goalkeeper who played even at 40. Age should...

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