The Latest Breaking News from Sourav Ganguly

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews becomes cricket’s first ‘timed out’ dismissal

Mathews was dismissed ‘timed out’ upon Bangladesh’s appeal that the batter failed to take strike within two minutes.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023

When Sourav Ganguly almost became first to be 'timed out' in international cricket

NEW DELHI: The bizarre 'timed out' dismissal finally made its debut in international cricket on Monday when Angelo Mathews was given out for not turning up at the crease within the stipulated time during the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka ODI World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

Afghanistan's success in World Cup has a lot to do with Ajay Jadeja's knowledge, says Gulbadin Naib

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have significantly benefited from the guidance of former Indian all-rounder Ajay Jadeja during their World Cup campaign. The Asian team, currently holding the sixth position and aiming for a spot in the semi-finals, is preparing to face Australia in their upcoming match in Mumbai.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Hope Team India plays 'same good cricket' for next 45 days: Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lauded the recent performances of the Indian team and is optimistic regarding India's chances in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Why Indian batters don't bowl? Blame it on five-fielder rule: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team's inclination to include more all-rounders in recent years can be attributed to the fact that many of the current top-order batters do not contribute as bowlers, unlike some of their esteemed predecessors from earlier generations.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

Spanish league La Liga to set up football academy in West Bengal, signs agreement

KOLKATA: Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday. The MoU was signed during a closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga president Javier Tebas…

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Team India bowling coach opens up on dropping Mohammed Shami and managing Hardik Pandya's workload

NEW DELHI: India's bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, expressed his satisfaction on Thursday with the reintegration of Jasprit Bumrah into the team's pace arsenal, providing a significant boost as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup next month.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023