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India vs England: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly unsure 5th Test will go ahead after junior physio Yogesh Parmar tests positive
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India vs England: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly unsure 5th Test will go ahead after junior physio Yogesh Parmar tests positive

The players have been told to remain in their respective rooms as RT-PCR testing is being carried out. Besides Shastri and Patel, fielding coach R Sridhar and Arun are also isolating in London.

ICC gives BCCI time till 28 June to decide on hosting ICC T20 World Cup in India with UAE the backup venue
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ICC gives BCCI time till 28 June to decide on hosting ICC T20 World Cup in India with UAE the backup venue

The ICC Board met virtually on Tuesday with India being represented by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah. The T20 World Cup is due in October-November this year.

'Women's IPL is very much on', confirms BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
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'Women's IPL is very much on', confirms BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

The women's IPL will also be fit in to the IPL 2020 schedule, according to the BCCI chief.

IPL 2020: Dubai Sports City keeping stadium facilities ready in case BCCI shifts league to UAE
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IPL 2020: Dubai Sports City keeping stadium facilities ready in case BCCI shifts league to UAE

The IPL is aiming to secure the September-October window, which it might just grab as there is immense uncertainty surrounding the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

'I expect you to win in Australia,' BCCI president Sourav Ganguly tells skipper Virat Kohli
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'I expect you to win in Australia,' BCCI president Sourav Ganguly tells skipper Virat Kohli

The last time Kohli's team had travelled to Australia, they won the series 2-1, becoming the first Asian nation to win a Test series in the country.

'They were a bit grumpy', Sourav Ganguly on why he made Steve Waugh wait for toss during 2001 India-Australia Tests
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'They were a bit grumpy', Sourav Ganguly on why he made Steve Waugh wait for toss during 2001 India-Australia Tests

Waugh has on several occasions mentioned that he was annoyed by Ganguly in the 2001 series because the then Indian captain would come late for the toss.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly named as one of directors of merged ISL franchise ATK-Mohun Bagan
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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly named as one of directors of merged ISL franchise ATK-Mohun Bagan

Led by chairman Sanjiv Goneka, who has acquired a majority 80 per cent stake in the century-old Mohun Bagan club, the Board will meet on 10 July to finalise the club's name, jersey and logo.

Sourav Ganguly, Nasser Hussain engage in Twitter banter as former India captain shares career's iconic moment
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Sourav Ganguly, Nasser Hussain engage in Twitter banter as former India captain shares career's iconic moment

Sourav Ganguly and Nasser Hussain were engaged in a friendly banter on Twitter as the former India skipper shared an iconic moment from his career.

As time runs out on Sourav Ganguly's BCCI presidency, host of unfulfilled promises stare back in anticipation
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As time runs out on Sourav Ganguly's BCCI presidency, host of unfulfilled promises stare back in anticipation

A nine or ten months tenure is never going to be enough to do everything, however, if it's to get over next month, Ganguly, a perpetual players' captain, should look to leave behind a memorable legacy with players at the centre of it.

Coronavirus Outbreak: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly commits to feeding 10,000 people daily through ISKCON Kolkata
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Coronavirus Outbreak: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly commits to feeding 10,000 people daily through ISKCON Kolkata

Wearing all protective gears such as mask and gloves, the former India captain Ganguly visited the ISKCON city centre and promised support

Indian sports, athletes feel impact of coronavirus in Olympic year; shooting world cup postponed, Sports Authority of India on alert
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Indian sports, athletes feel impact of coronavirus in Olympic year; shooting world cup postponed, Sports Authority of India on alert

India's top athletes such as PV Sindhu and Bajrang Punia spoke about the adverse impact that the coronavirus crisis has had on their Olympic preparations

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refuses to comment on MS Dhoni's omission from BCCI contract list
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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refuses to comment on MS Dhoni's omission from BCCI contract list

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday refused to comment on MS Dhoni's omission from annual central contract list amid fresh speculation on the future of the World Cup-winning former captain.

India vs Australia: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says hosts' 10-wicket defeat in first ODI was 'one bad day in office'
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India vs Australia: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says hosts' 10-wicket defeat in first ODI was 'one bad day in office'

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly feels that India's humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Australia was "one bad day in office" and the team has the capability to bounce back in the next two games.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly says India should play one day-night Test in every series, will implement it at other venues
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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly says India should play one day-night Test in every series, will implement it at other venues

Ganguly said that other Indian venues were now ready to host day-night Tests as they were encouraged by the turnout in Kolkata

Please ask Dhoni: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly deflects question on former India captain playing in T20 World Cup 2020
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Please ask Dhoni: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly deflects question on former India captain playing in T20 World Cup 2020

Dhoni has been out of action since India's semifinal exit from the ODI World Cup in England in July. He was not part of the tour of the West Indies and the home series against South Africa and Bangladesh.

BCCI nominates secretary Jay Shah as board's representative for ICC CEC meeting
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BCCI nominates secretary Jay Shah as board's representative for ICC CEC meeting

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri was the Board representative for these meetings when the its administration was being handled by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Anil Kumble backs BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's plan to revisit 'conflict of interest' clause
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Anil Kumble backs BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's plan to revisit 'conflict of interest' clause

Ganguly believes that the current rules don't allow the best former cricketers to serve in positions where their expertise is invaluable

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly could decide to cut short tenure of MSK Prasad-led selection committee as part of overhaul
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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly could decide to cut short tenure of MSK Prasad-led selection committee as part of overhaul

Ganguly has indicated that Prasad and Khoda are set to be replaced while Paranjpe, Gandhi and Sarandeep have a year left

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal echoes need to increase board's revenue, cut down on expenses due to legal hassles
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BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal echoes need to increase board's revenue, cut down on expenses due to legal hassles

Dhumal, another young face in BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's cabinet, has been surprised at the number of expenses that have gone up in the past few years mainly due to the legal hassles

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly calls Virat Kohli ‘most important man in Indian cricket’, promises to make skipper’s life ‘easier, not difficult’
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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly calls Virat Kohli ‘most important man in Indian cricket’, promises to make skipper’s life ‘easier, not difficult’

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday called Virat Kohli "the most important man in Indian cricket" and promised the captain all possible support to make his life "easier and not difficult".