




Mega Blockbuster was revealed to be nothing but a promotional stunt for e-commerce platform Meesho. This was revealed thanks to a social media blunder from Sourav Ganguly.
The company also said in a statement that it has roped in Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and former national team skipper Sourav Ganguly for its marketing campaign during the upcoming festive season.
Amid workload management, COVID and injury concerns, India has seen as many as seven captains leading the team at various stages since the 35-year-old Rohit took over from Virat Kohli as full-time skipper across formats.
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Sourav Ganguly is elated to witness the growth of cricket and said it will continue to evolve in the coming years.
BCCI Secretary yold news agency ANI that Sourav Ganguly has not resigned as its President.
Amit Shah's visit to Ganguly's residence on Friday had fuelled speculation that the former cricketer would join politics soon. The dinner was reported to be a close family affair where besides Ganguly and his wife danseuse Dona Ganguly, the cricketer's elder brother Snehasish Ganguly and other family members were hosts.
It hasn’t come as a surprise to anyone even remotely invested in cricket that, of the generation succeeding the golden era of Indian batsmanship, Kohli is the first to the 100-Test mark.
Sourav Ganguly was rushed to a city hospital on Monday night as a precautionary measure after his RT-PCR test returned positive for COVID-19.
As per BCCI sources, Sourav Ganguly is double vaccinated and has been travelling extensively, taking part in all professional activities.
Virat Kohli, during his pre-departure press conference ahead of the tour of South Africa, said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when he made his intent clear on relinquishing the post.
Sourav Ganguly the player and captain was dynamic. As BCCI president, however, he has been a disappointment
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said the selectors felt that multiple leaders in the white-ball format would lead to confusion and that's why the Chetan Sharma-led committee suggested that it's better to have one leader.
Kohli reportedly misjudged the BCCI's 48-hour ultimatum, given his status in Indian cricket and was under the impression that the board wouldn't dare to sack him.
"I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee,” ICC Chair Greg Barclay said in a release.
The eight-team tournament with an estimated brand value of $6.8 billion was halted near its halfway mark in May after two franchises reported coronavirus cases.
Although there is no official announcement of the actor that will act as the cricketer, Ganguly has mentioned Ranbir Kapoor's name with two more actors on the list as well, according to reports.
The T20 World Cup is to be held in October-November.
A decision in this regard was taken at the BCCI's emergent Apex Council meeting, attended by Board president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.
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.