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SC to hear BCCI's plea to allow amendment of its constitution next week

SC said that it will hear next week the plea of the BCCI seeking to amend its constitution with regard to the tenure of its office bearers including President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah

British Parliament felicitates BCCI President Sourav Ganguly as a 'Bengali'

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly was felicitated by the British Parliament on the same date, July 13, when he led India to Natwest final win in 2002 after 20 years

BCCI President Ganguly backs Virat Kohli, says he will have to find his way

Virat Kohli's poor run of form has led to enormous criticism and some of the former cricketers like legend Kapil Dev and Venkatesh Prasad have even questioned his place in the T20 side

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 50th birthday with family, friends in London

Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who turned 50 on Friday, celebrated his birthday with family and friends in London.

IPL franchises, cricketers wish Ganguly on 50th birthday; list achievements

Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and cricketers took to social media to wish former India skipper Sourav Ganguly as the BCCI president turned 50 on Friday.

BCCI board committed to having women's IPL from next year: Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said the roaring success of the IPL Media Rights e-auction (2023-27) was an indicator of the extremely strong foundation the sport of cricket has in the country

IPL media rights e-auction shows how big the game is in country: Ganguly

Following the conclusion of the IPL media rights auction 2022, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said that the event shows how strong the game is in the country.The TV and digital rights for the 2023-2027 cycle went to Star India and Viacom18 respectively for a whopping Rs 48,390 crore for 410 matches at e-auctions on Tuesday."The game has never been just about money..it is about talent. The IPL e-auction just showed how strong the game is in our country..the numbers should be the biggest motivation for all the young players to take their ability and Team India to the highest level," Ganguly tweeted.Ganguly congratulated the bidders who won television, digital and overseas rights during the auction."Congratulations to Star, Viacom, Times Internet for putting their might in getting the auction to new heights..Indian cricket fans you make this happen @JayShah @ThakurArunS @BCCI @IPL," he tweeted.In another tweet, he added, "This will create ...

BCCI announces increase in monthly pensions of former cricketers, umpires

Ex-India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that it is extremely important for the cricket board to take care of the financial well-being of our former cricketers and umpires.

Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus

Ending all speculations after sending a cryptic tweet, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly joined hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus to promote thousands of educators and content creators.

Not politics but educational app my new venture, clarifies Sourav Ganguly

After sparking speculations of a possible political debut with a cryptic tweet on Wednesday, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly sought to dispel the rumours and clarify on his next venture.

Ganguly has not resigned, clarifies BCCI secy Jay Shah after cryptic tweet

Ganguly in his tweet said he is embarking on a new journey, which was all about launching an educational app.

IPL 2022: Umran Malik will be around for a long time, says Sourav Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly while praising Umran Malik on Wednesday said if the pacer stayed fit then he would be around for a long time.Sunrisers Hyderabad pace sensation Umran has picked 22 wickets in 14 matches for SRH at a strike rate of only 13.57 and an economy rate of 9.03."His future is in his hands. If he stays fit and bowls at this pace, I'm sure he will be around for a long time," the former Indian skipper said.The BCCI declared an 18-man squad for the five-match home series against South Africa on Sunday. Umran Malik procured his first India call-up.Praising other emerging players, Ganguly said "Many have played well in this IPL. Tilak (Varma) has done well for Mumbai Indians. Rahul (Tripathi) for Sunrisers, Tewatia for Gujarat Titans. We have seen many emerging fast bowlers like Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan... It's a place where talent gets exposure."KL Rahul has been named India's captain and ...

As captain, Ganguly built a team; not sure if Kohli did same: Sehwag

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag rates Saurav Gangulys leadership higher than anyone else in Indian cricket. Kohli as captain may remain among the best, still, he could not build a team, he said

Sourav Ganguly hosts Home Minister Shah at his Kolkata residence for dinner

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday dined at Indian cricketing legend Sourav Ganguly's residence in South Kolkata, BJP party officials said.

Dravid will do remarkable job as India coach, says BCCI president Ganguly

Ganguly feels Dravid's "intense, meticulous and professional" attitude are just the ingredients a coach needs to be successful in the high-pressure India job.

Virat Kohli still has time for greater milestones: Sourav Ganguly

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital for cardiac check-up

Ganguly had twice been admitted to the hospital last year after complaining of chest discomfort

Privilege to lead India in its 1000th ODI, says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI.The side will achieve the feat in the first ODI against West Indies here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the 999 ODIs played earlier, India accounts for 518 wins and 431 losses. The Men in Blue had played their 500th match in 2002 and two decades later, the side has now reached the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs."It will be a historic moment as we play the 1000th ODI. I would like to congratulate all the players who have taken part in this long journey. It is an honour for me to lead the side in that game, it will be a privilege to lead the boys. Our journey has been fantastic over the years. So many players have tried to put their best foot forward, we will also try to keep raising the bar," said Rohit in a video posted on BCCI.TV.In India's 100th ODI, Kapil Dev was the captain while Sourav Ganguly had led the side in the Men in Blue's 500th

I do my job as BCCI president and don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

the former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics -- much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer

Pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka to be held in Bengaluru

Sourav Ganguly, the President of the BCCI, confirmed on Thursday that the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will have a pink-ball Test to be played in Bengaluru.