Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has decided to join Karnali Yaks for the upcoming season of the Nepal Premier League. The dynamic and experienced batsman recently announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, making this transition to Nepali cricket all the more exciting. Dhawan brings with him an impressive record of 6,793 runs in 167 ODI matches, making him a valuable asset for Karnali Yaks.
As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, let's take a look at Pakistan's preparation for the tournament. The defending champions have a challenging schedule ahead with tours to Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa as well as a triangular series at home against New Zealand and South Africa. With only 11 or 12 ODIs to prepare, Pakistan will have to make the most of their limited opportunities to retain their title.
Amid nationwide protests demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly changed his profile picture to black, in solidarity with the cause. This move comes after his recent controversial comments on the city's security situation, which received backlash from some. Ganguly's gesture has been well received by social media users, as it adds to the growing online movement urging people to change their display pictures to black.
In the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has managed to secure a silver medal, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat. Former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, has expressed his admiration for Phogat's determination and believes she deserves nothing less than a silver medal. With India's strong talent pool, Ganguly is confident that the country will continue to excel in sports even after his retirement.
Following the departure of head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Capitals is facing fresh uncertainties with the upcoming IPL mega-auction. Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly has emerged as a potential candidate for the head coach position and has expressed his interest in taking the reins. Ganguly is already planning for the next season in hopes of finally leading DC to an IPL victory. The franchise is also facing other issues such as player retention and overseas slot availability, which will be discussed in an upcoming meeting between the co-owners. With only one overseas slot available, DC may have to let go of some talented international players.
Celebrating his former teammate's birthday, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt message for ex-captain Sourav Ganguly. Tendulkar's post highlighted Ganguly's achievements in leading the Indian team to victory in various series and tournaments, and his unique approach to the game. Amid their successful partnerships as opening batsmen, their camaraderie continues to thrive off the field as well. Both players have nothing but admiration and respect for each other, making for a heartwarming exchange of birthday wishes.
Sourav Ganguly, famously known as 'Dada', turns 52 today and his contributions in the world of cricket are still remembered and celebrated. From his spectacular debut at Lord's to leading India to victories amidst the dark shadow of the 2000 match-fixing scandal, Ganguly's journey has been nothing short of legendary. He also formed a formidable partnership with Sachin Tendulkar in ODIs and led India to the finals of the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy and a famous victory over Australia in the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
On Sourav Ganguly's 52nd birthday, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the highlights of his captaincy. Known for his aggressive style of leadership, Ganguly led the Indian cricket team to numerous victories, including the famous NatWest series win in 2002. He also played a crucial role in reviving the team's morale after the match-fixing scandal and taking them to the final of the 2003 ODI World Cup. This article takes a closer look at Ganguly's remarkable journey as a leader and his contributions to Indian cricket.
India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone during the ongoing T20 World Cup as he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 international runs while leading the side across formats. With over 19,000 runs across all formats, Rohit joins the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Sourav Ganguly in this exclusive club. His recent performance in the T20 World Cup has solidified his position as India's top scorer and leader. Stay updated with all the latest T20 World Cup news and live score updates.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly has recommended that star batsman Virat Kohli should open for the Men in Blue in the marquee event. Ganguly believes that Kohli needs to play with the same freedom as he did in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for India to do well in the tournament. Ganguly's suggestion comes as India prepares to face Ireland and arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening matches at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.