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Sourav Ganguly appointed as the head coach of SA20 franchise Pretoria Capitals
Firstcricket Staff • 1 month agoFormer India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the head coach of SA20 side Pretoria Capitals. Ganguly will replace Jonathan Trott at the helm.
'If they do well...': Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue ODIs amid retirement reports
• 1 month agoFormer India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue in ODIs as long as they perform. This comes after reports emerged suggesting that the star duo might be forced to retire before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Dada returns! Sourav Ganguly set to re-enter administration, to file nomination for CAB presidency
• 2 months agoSourav Ganguly could soon replace his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly as the Cricket Association of Bengal president as the former India captain is reportedly planning to return to administration.
Ganguly joins chorus expressing disappointment over India's failed run-chase at Lord's: 'Especially with quality of…’
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoIndia surrendered the series lead to England once again after suffering a 22-run defeat in their chase of the 193-run target at Lord's on Monday. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was the latest Indian cricketer to react to the result at the 'Home of Cricket'.
Sourav Ganguly gives major heads-up to Shubman Gill ahead of Lord's Test: 'The expectations will be high'
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoAfter a tremendous victory at Edgbaston, Team India will be oozing with confidence for the Lord's Test. Ahead of the start of the Test, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the situation.
'I'm open to it': Sourav Ganguly expresses desire to coach Team India in the future
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoFormer India captain Sourav Ganguly has said that he is open to coaching the Indian team in the future. He also shared his views about the current head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Sourav Ganguly reveals why Rohit Sharma was reluctant to become Test captain after Virat Kohli; how he changed his mind
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoFormer BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has revealed how Rohit Sharma was convinced to take over India's Test captaincy after Virat Kohli stepped down. Ganguly shared details of Rohit's initial hesitation and how a conversation changed his mind.
'It won't be easy': Sourav Ganguly lays out path for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play in 2027 ODI World Cup
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements have sparked debate over their 2027 ODI World Cup hopes. Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly believes it won’t be easy for the legends and outlined what they must do to stay in contention.
Sourav Ganguly reveals why VVS Laxman had stopped talking to him for three months: 'Anybody would get upset'
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoFormer India captain Ganguly, however, added that the decision that angered batting icon Laxman wasn't personal, and the two eventually patched up with passage of time.
'I did not like what I saw of him in Australia': Sourav Ganguly doesn't mince words as he advises Rishabh Pant for England Tests
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoFormer India captain Sourav Ganguly has criticised Rishabh Pant's batting approach in Australia and has offered some advice ahead of the crucial England Test series. Pant has not been in the best of forms over the past few months.