DTVHINDISourav Ganguly’s video of batting fiercely in Vitality Blast went viral, but people raised these questions?
Sourav Ganguly represented Northamptonshire in the Vitality Blast T20 tournament in 2006. Sourav Ganguly Vitality BLast (Source Former Indian captain and great batsman Sourav Ganguly represented Northamptonshire in the Vitality Blast T20 tournament in 2006. Now you must be thinking that Team India players are banned from playing foreign T20 leagues as per the central contract, then how can Sourav Ganguly play in foreign leagues? Let us tell you that Ganguly’s tenure with Northamptonshire is before the Indian Premier League (IPL). How was Sourav Ganguly’s performance in Vitality Blast? The 52-year-old played nine matches for Northamptonshire in the 2006 Vitality Blast in England and scored 220 runs, including a half-century, at an average of 27.50 and a strike rate of 104.76. His best innings of 73 came off just 51 balls in a match against Worcestershire at Northampton. The left-hander hit seven fours and four sixes in his brilliant innings before getting run out. In May this year, a montage of Ganguly batting in the Vitality Blast during the 2006 season was shared by the tournament’s official X handle and it has gone viral. Watch video- Sourav Ganguly batting in the Vitality Blast in 2006 The Blast has featured some iconic players over the years 🌟 Enjoy this montage of Sourav Ganguly back in 2006! pic.twitter.com/qFfDNLXBDo — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) May 21, 2024 Sourav Ganguly’s record in T20 format Talking about Ganguly, the former Indian captain played 77 T20 matches and scored 1726 runs at an average of 25.01 and a strike rate of 107, which includes eight half-centuries. In bowling, he took 29 wickets at an average of 26.06. Although he never represented India in the format, the former BCCI president played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League. He played 59 matches in the IPL and scored 1349 runs at an average of 25.45 and a strike rate of 106.81, including seven half-centuries. On the bowling front, he took 10 wickets at an economy rate of 7.89.
‘I am in favor of impact players’ Sourav Ganguly’s big statement came out regarding Impact Player rule
IPL 2024 was the second season in which this rule was used consecutively Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: Twitter) The impact player rule being used in the IPL has changed the landscape of cricket. Since its implementation in the year 2023, franchises have been seen taking advantage of this rule continuously. After this rule, the teams are looking more powerful. On the other hand, the Impact Player rule was used for the second consecutive time in the IPL 2024 season. Also, after this rule, there was an extraordinary change in the power hitting ability of the teams and cricket fans also got to see many high scoring matches. So now former Indian cricketer and Director of Cricket of IPL team Delhi Capitals Sourav Ganguly has given a big statement regarding this rule. Ganguly has given a big statement saying that he is in favor of this rule. Sourav Ganguly gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently while talking to the media in a program organized by Blue Ocean Corporation, Sourav Ganguly said- I like the impact player rule. This (IPL) is a great tournament. With an impact player you can only decide before the toss, so there is a bit of skill involved. Let the impact player know beforehand as it will require a lot of skill and game plan, but I am totally in favour of the impact player. From this statement given by Ganguly, you can guess that he seems to be advocating the Impact Player rule which has been used in IPL for the last two years. Also, after the introduction of this rule, former Indian captain Virat Kohli had said that it seems that this game is now only for the batsmen. Bowlers feel that every ball bowled by them can result in a boundary.
“Can score a century in 40 balls…”- Sourav Ganguly’s big prediction about Virat Kohli before the T20 World Cup
In IPL 2024, Virat Kohli has scored 379 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.17 and strike rate of 150.4. Virat Kohli & Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Indian batsman Virat Kohli is seen performing brilliantly for RCB in IPL 2024. Considering the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, this form of Kohli can be fatal for the opponents. Former Indian player Sourav Ganguly believes that with the aggressiveness with which Virat Kohli is playing at the moment, he can score a century in 40 balls. The most important thing is to play without any fear – Sourav Ganguly The T20 World Cup 2024 will be played jointly in America and West Indies on 1 June. Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly says that Team India needs to adopt a fearless and aggressive approach to achieve success in the World Cup. Speaking during a media event in Delhi, Sourav Ganguly said, ‘The most important thing for India is to play without any fear. There are no strict rules about age and playing youngsters in T20Is, James Anderson still plays Tests and bowls 30 overs in Tests, MS Dhoni still hits sixes and both are in their 40s at times. Hitting sixes is important, Virat can score a century in 40 balls. It is about playing fearlessly in T20. For Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024, Virat Kohli has scored 379 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.17 and strike rate of 150.4. Which includes one century and two half-centuries. India needs to go out and hit – Sourav Ganguly Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says that there should be a mix of youth and experience in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. He also praised the six-hitting ability of batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Surya, Shivam Dubey and Pandya. ‘There should be a balance of experience and youth, it is like this with big teams. You have to watch all the performances (IPL and international). India need to go out and hit. Rohit, Virat, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, all of them are extraordinary talents and their ability to hit sixes is tremendous.
First class cricket and IPL can be played together – Sourav Ganguly’s big statement
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has highlighted the importance of balancing red-ball and white-ball cricket among young players. The former BCCI president, who currently serves as the Director of Cricket of Delhi Capitals, expressed concern over his exclusion from Ranji Trophy matches in preparation for the Indian Premier League (IPL). He emphasized that budding cricketers need experience in both the formats to hone their skills effectively. Ganguly, an important figure in Indian cricket, said that the neglect of red-ball cricket is contrary to the norms followed by players in the past. He instilled confidence in the BCCI to address this matter appropriately. First class cricket and IPL can be played together – Sourav Ganguly “He can play both red ball and white ball,” Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by Times of India. Along with a stint in first class cricket, there can also be an IPL career. IPL starts one month after first class cricket ends. I don’t see any problem. Many top quality players play Test cricket and white ball cricket. You look at Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.” He further said, “On the world stage, there is Mitchell Marsh. He is now Australia’s leading red-ball player. Harry Brook plays cricket with the red ball. David Warner played a lot of Test cricket but he was one of the best white ball players. Even in my days, Sachin, Rahul and I played Test cricket and then played white-ball cricket. There is no reason to say that you can play one format and not the other.” Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were dropped from BCCI’s central contract for not playing first class cricket. Kishan, who took a break due to personal reasons during the South Africa tour, recently returned to action in the DY Patil T20 tournament. On the other hand, despite being declared fit by the NCA, Iyer did not play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.
Sourav Ganguly’s house was stolen in front of his eyes, thieves took away his phone worth Rs 1.6 lakh
Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: Twitter) Recently a tragic incident happened with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. Actually his phone was stolen from his house in Kolkata. This incident came into limelight when Gangli lodged a complaint at Thakurpur police station on Saturday. Sourav Ganguly expressed his concern to the police saying that the phone contains some personal information and requested the officials that it should not be misused. Ganguly was away from home when the theft took place. He pointed out that he had left his phone at a particular place in the house on Saturday and since then his phone was missing. Police can interrogate the painters working at Sourav Ganguly’s house Sourav Ganguly Currently painting work is going on in the house. It is expected that the police will interrogate the mechanics working in Ganguly’s house. On Saturday, Ganguly wrote a letter to the station in-charge of Thakurpur police station informing him that the mobile phone had gone missing from his house. He noted that he last checked his phone around 11:30 in the morning. After this, despite searching several times, he could not find the phone. Losing the phone is a difficult matter for Ganguly because many people have access to it and a lot of important information is in the phone. Ganguly pointed out that his phone number is linked to his bank account and the numbers of many important people are saved in his mobile. Ganguly has urged the police to trace the phone and ensure that the phone’s data is not disclosed under any circumstances. Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is currently working with Delhi Capitals as the Director of Cricket. The Delhi Capitals team management, including Ganguly, are keeping a close eye on Rishabh Pant to see whether he will be available in the upcoming season or not.
IND vs ENG: Sourav Ganguly’s head turned after seeing the pitch of the second test match, said- Why do we make such a pitch where
Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets in the second test match. Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: Twitter) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has supported the host team to prepare the wicket keeping in mind the fast bowlers and spinners. Let us tell you that on the second day of the ongoing second Test between India and England, Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and took five wickets. Ganguly believes that India have quality fast bowlers in the form of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar with the help of their quality spinners – Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Can take 20 wickets on any pitch. Sourav Ganguly gave a big statement regarding the pitch India Recently, South Africa was bowled out twice during the second Test in Cape Town and then won the match by seven wickets to level the two-match Test series 1-1. Bumrah also took six wickets in the first Test against England in Hyderabad in spin-friendly conditions. However, other fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar failed to perform well. Ganguly wrote on But my confidence to play is getting stronger with every match… They will get 20 wickets on any pitch with Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep and Axar.” The former BCCI president admitted that the quality of batting has declined in India in the last few years due to spin-friendly pitches. Ganguly said, “The quality of batting has declined in the last 6 to 7 years due to the pitches at home.. Good wickets are very important.. Even on good wickets, India will win the Test match in 5 days.” Traditionally, India puts pressure on the opposition by playing spin-friendly tracks in most Test matches. This formula has helped them register 16 consecutive home series wins since their last 1-2 defeat to England in 2012–13.
