BJP offers Sourav Ganguly a seat of his choice in Lok Sabha polls

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:59

After offering a ticket to Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to contest general elections next year, Bharatiya Janata Party said that the stylish southpaw needed some time to make up his mind.

Sachin deserves every bit of `Bharat Ratna`: Ganguly

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 23:36

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said Sachin Tendulkar is India`s `Bharat Ratna` and deserves "every bit" of the country`s highest civilian award.

Laxmi Ratan Shukla smashes 155 as Bengal post 303 vs Saurashtra

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 00:05

Bengal skipper Laxmi Ratan Shukla stood tall amid ruins with an exquisite century to take his team to a modest 303 against group B leaders Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy league here, today.

Sachin Tendulkar is Maradona of cricket: Ganguly

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 09:39

He was among the millions left speechless by Sachin Tendulkar`s farewell speech and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said the retired legend can only be compared to football great Diego Maradona when it comes international sporting icons.

R Ashwin fifth fastest to reach 100 Test wickets, Dhoni completes 250 dismissals

Last Updated: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 21:02

MS Dhoni completed 250 dismissals as wicketkeeper in Test matches after he caught Tino Best off Pragyan Ojha. He also equalled the record of leading India for maximum number of Test matches with Sourav Ganguly.

When 'Prince of Kolkata` hugged `God of Cricket`

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:35

It was a memorable moment for Indian cricket fans when former captain Sourav Ganguly embraced master blaster Sachin Tendulkar during the felicitation ceremony after India defeated the West Indies by an innings and 51 runs in the first Test here at the Eden Gardens on Friday.

Tendulkar stood by me during the Chappell controversy: Ganguly

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 23:52

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly Tuesday said cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar stood by him during his dispute with then team coach Greg Chappell.

Yuvraj's return to form provides selection conundrum for Indian selectors

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:14

Six years since enthralling the Durban crowd by smashing six humungous sixes off England’s Stuart Broad in the successful inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, Yuvraj Singh’s life on and off the field have been nothing short of a dramatic movie script.

Bengal government to honour Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 16:17

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and tennis ace Leander Paes will be conferred Lifetime Achievement Awards, while successful football coach Subhas Bhowmick will be given `Guru Ratna` by the state goverment at a function here on September 28.

Ganguly extremely confident of Yuvraj`s comeback in Indian team

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 16:16

Delighted to see Yuvraj Singh get his silken touch back, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the stylish left-handed batsman deserves a comeback into the national team.