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Ravi Shastri, too, seemed to return the favour by welcoming the decision of appointing Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri reacts on Sourav Ganguly’s BCCI appointment for the first time

After his appointment as BCCI president, Ganguly had said that there was no chance that Shastri could lose his job as Team India head coach.

26 Oct 2019 4:39 PM

VVS Laxman said Sourav Ganguly has always performed better under pressures and hopes he will deliver as an administrator. (Photo: AFP)

VVS Laxman has a special request for newly-elcted BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

For the past few years NCA, which was supposed to be the feeder line of Indian cricket, has actually become a rehabilitation centre.

26 Oct 2019 11:23 AM

Sourav Ganguly had led India to 21 Test wins and the final of the 2003 World Cup and he has already been an administrator for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

CAB honours Sourav Ganguly on being elected BCCI President

Ganguly was elected as the president during the General Body Meeting at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday.

25 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

BCCI on Wednesday revealed the names of office-bearers who are tasked with taking the state of sports to a higher scale in the country. (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

BCCI reveals its office bearers

After taking charge, Ganguly said that he was 'very fortunate' to be in a position where he can make a change.

23 Oct 2019 7:59 PM

Sourav Ganguly was the only candidate to file his nomination for the post and was elected unopposed. (Photo: File)

Sourav Ganguly: 'We will make sure cricketers are at ease to play game'

Ganguly took over as the president of the cricket governing body during the General Body Meeting at BCCI's headquarters.

23 Oct 2019 7:05 PM

After taking charge as the BCCI boss here, Ganguly said he will be speaking to the Indian skipper on Thursday to discuss the way forward. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly: 'I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult'

Ganguly said he will also sit with the team management which also includes head coach Ravi Shastri.

23 Oct 2019 3:52 PM

One of the most elegant left-handers to have represented India, Ganguly is expected to make use of his experience gained as the secretary and later president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

Sourav Ganguly: 'Will support Virat Kohli in every possible way'

Sourav Ganguly officially took over as the 39th BCCI president.

23 Oct 2019 2:48 PM

Vinod Rai is happy that someone of Sourav Ganguly's stature is taking over the reins of Indian cricket. (Photo: File)

Vinod Rai: 'No better person than Sourav Ganguly to lead BCCI'

In an eventful 33-month tenure he was witness to the 'Good, the Bad and the Ugly' of Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 12:59 PM

Sourav Ganguly had led India on the historic tour of Pakistan in 2004, the first bilateral series since the Kargil war in 1999 and India's first visit to Pakistan since 1989. (Photo: File)

'Indo-Pak bilateral ties subject to approval from both PMs': Sourav Ganguly

The last time both neighbours featured in a bilateral series was in 2012.

17 Oct 2019 12:01 PM

Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Sourav Ganguly as he is all to become Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president. (Photo: Twitter)

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Ganguly as he looks all set to become BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly (Cricket Association of Bengal) has filed his nomination for the post of BCCI president.

16 Oct 2019 1:36 PM

Shoaib Akhtar, 44, hailed the 47-year-old Sourav Ganguly's cricketing knowledge and he said the former skipper has an eye for scouting talent. (Photo: Screengrab/ Shoaib Akhtar Youtube Channel)

'Never thought India could defeat Pakistan till Ganguly became skipper': Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar also pointed out that with the 'Prince of Kolkata' becoming BCCI President, India would have a strong voice among ICC.

16 Oct 2019 1:34 PM

Sourav Ganguly said that playing his first Test for India was much tougher than the BCCI President post. (Photo: File)

'India need to win big tournaments': Sourav Ganguly

In recent years, India faced exits from the 2019 World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup as well as the 2017 Champions Trophy.

16 Oct 2019 10:37 AM

Sourav Ganguly thanked his former teammate, VVS Laxman, for the congratulatory message. (Photo: File)

'Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly undoubtedly': VVS Laxman

The former Indian skipper is expected to be elected unopposed at the board's Annual General Meeting on October 23.

15 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

In the picture, Sourav Ganguly can be seen with Jay Shah (set to become Secretary), Jayesh George (set to become BCCI Joint Secretary), Anurag Thakur and Arun Dhumal ( set to become Treasurer). (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

Meet the men who are likely to rule Indian cricket

Ganguly on Monday had said that "it is a very important time in Indian cricket administration" after filing nomination for BCCI President.

15 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

Sourav Ganguly also said his first priority in the short tenure would be to look after 'first-class cricketers'. (Photo: File)

'Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered': Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly pipped Brijesh Patel in a see-saw battle and is expected to be the only presidential nominee.

14 Oct 2019 10:35 AM

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