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Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly (born 8 July 1972) is a former Indian cricketer, and captain of the Indian national team. Born into an affluent family, Ganguly was introduced into the world of cricket by his elder brother Snehasish. He started his career by playing in state and school teams. Currently, he is the 5th highest run scorer in ODIs and was the 5th person in history to cross the 10,000 run landmark and only the 2nd Indian to cross that landmark after Sachin Tendulkar. Wisden ranked him the sixth greatest one day international (ODI) batsman of all time, next to Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Dean Jones and Michael Bevan. Read more

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Despite loss, Dhoni best T-20 captain: Ganguly (Lead) »
Kolkata, May 28

Calling M.S. Dhoni India's best T-20 skipper, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly Sunday said the time had not come yet to compare Gautam Gambhir with Dhoni.

Gambhir can't be compared to MSD as t20 captain: Ganguly »
Kolkata, May 28

Calling M.S. Dhoni as India's best twenty20 skipper, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Sunday said the time has not come to compare Gautam Gambhir to the Ranchi boy.

KKR deserving champions: Ganguly »
Kolkata, May 28

Describing Kolkata Knight Riders as "deserving winners" of the Indian Premier League, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly praised Manvinder Bisla for his cracker of an innings that set the stage for the team's triumph in the final against Chennai Super Kings Sunday.

Chandila takes first hat-trick of IPL-V as Royals trounce Warrios (Lead) »
Jaipur, May 13

Off-spinner Ajit Chandila took the first hat-trick of the Indian Premier League-V in Rajasthan Royal's emphatic win over the listless Pune Warriors here Sunday, keeping them in the hunt for a place in the play-offs.

IPL all but over for 'rested' Ganguly »
Pune, May 11

Pune Warriors out-of-form captain Sourav Ganguly finally "rested" himself Friday allowing Australian Steven Smith to lead the team against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Friday.

Rajasthan thrash Pune to keep playoff hopes alive (Lead) »
Pune, May 8

Rajasthan Royals cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Pune Warriors here Tuesday to stay on course for a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Pune Warriors opt to bat against Rajasthan Royals »
Pune, May 8

Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

Sourav, Shah Rukh display camaraderie at Eden »
Kolkata, May 5

Post the match billed as the "Dada-Shah Rukh grudge game", Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Saturday displayed their camaraderie much to delight of their fans at the Eden Gardens.

It was like playing an away game: Gambhir »
Kolkata, May 5

With a packed Eden Gardens cheering their favourite son Sourav Ganguly, Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Gautam Gambhir Saturday said it was like playing an away match.

KKR is the only team that plays for Kolkata's pride: Gambhir »
Kolkata, May 4

Rubbishing speculation that Kolkata Knight Riders’ home match at the Eden Gardens Saturday may become a virtually away game due to crowd support for rivals Pune Warriors led by local hero Sourav Ganguly, KKR captain Gautam Gambhir Saturday said only his team belongs to Kolkata.

Eden Garderns set for Dada-SRK grudge match (Preview) »
Kolkata, May 4

One team has lost four matches on the trot in the Indian Premier League and now finds itself in the rear pack. The other side is on a high occupying the second position after four back-to-back victories and looks set for a place in the play-offs. But such dry statistics carry little significance for Saturday's marquee game between Sourav Ganguly-led Pune Warriors and Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders. Passion runs high among the public, who are billing the encounter as a Dada versus SRK grudge match.

Sangakkara and White star in Chargers' second victory »
Cuttack, May 1

The highest third-wicket partnership of 157 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Kumar Sangakarra and Cameron White steered Deccan Chargers to their second win in the fifth edition. Yet, Pune Warriors came tantalisingly close to the 187-run target before losing by 13 runs at the Barabati Stadium here Tuesday.

Majority of Kolkatans to root for Dada, not KKR on May 5 »
Kolkata, April 29

Eden Gardens may be the official home venue for the Kolkata Knight Riders, but come May 5 a majority of Kolkatans - from celebrities to the man on the street - seem to be gearing up emotionally to back their eternal favourite "Dada" Sourav Ganguly, who will lead the Pune Warriors out on the historic ground.

Gambhir hopes Kolkata will root for KKR in Ganguly game »
Kolkata, April 29

In spite of the city’s favourite son Sourav Ganguly leading the Pune Warriors India against them, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir hopes Kolkatans will root for his team in the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) game to be played at the Eden Gardens May 5.

Daredevils thrash Pune to avenge Kotla defeat (Lead) »
Pune, April 24

Delhi Daredevils avenged their Ferozeshah Kotla defeat by Pune Warriors by thrashing them by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

Pune Warriors opt to bat against Daredevils (Lead, superseeding earlier story) »
Pune, April 24

Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and opted to bat against the Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

Pune Warriors opt to bat against Knight Riders »
Pune, April 24

Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

Ryder, Ganguly star in Pune Warriors' big win over Daredevils (Second Lead) »
New Delhi, April 22

A blistering knock from Jesse Ryder and an all-round performance by Sourav Ganguly gave Pune Warriors a convincing 20-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday night.

Pune Warriors set 193-run target for Daredevils »
New Delhi, April 21

Pune Warriors made 192 for three in 20 overs against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

Pune Warriors opt to bat against Royal Challengers »
Bangalore, April 17

Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and opted to bat against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Beleaguered RCB hopes to bounce back »
Bangalore, April 16

Suffering three defeats on a trot, two at home and one away, the beleaguered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is hoping to bounce back in the league tie against a strong Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 at the Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.

Ganguly defends Samuels' bowling action »
Bangalore, April 16

Pune Warriors captain Saurav Ganguly Monday defended the suspect bowling action of his off-spinner Marlon Samuels.

Gilchrist lauds team effort for Kings XI's first win »
Mohali, April 13

Captain Adam Gilchrist has attributed Kings XI Punjab’s first win in the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to a complete team effort.

Long way to go: Ganguly »
Mumbai, April 6

Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly Friday commended his bowlers for an impressive 28-run win over Mumbai Indians but stayed grounded, saying it was good to start with a win but there was still a long way to go season five of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Near capacity crowd at Eden Gardens »
Kolkata, April 6

The cheers and roars were back at the hallowed Eden Gardens as a near capacity crowd braved thundershowers to witness the home team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) play their opening match of the 5th edition of the Indian Premier League against Delhi Daredevils Thursday.

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