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On 'IPL More Difficult Than World Cup' Remark, Ex Pak Star Slams Sourav Ganguly

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One of the finest Indian cricketers ever, Sourav Ganguly raised a few eyebrows his comment as he claimed that winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) was more difficult than winning the World Cup.

Ganguly's comments came as he was backing Rohit Sharma to continue leading the Indian team. Gagnuly's comments drew reactions from fans all across the globe.

Even former Pakistan batter Salman Butt expressed his views on Ganguly's remarks, slamming the former BCCI president. After India's 209-run defeat to Australia in the final of the World Test Championship final, many had raised questions on Rohit's ability to lead the team at the grand stage.

Ganguly, however, maintained that Rohit is the right person for the job as he had won the IPL title 5 times. "I have full faith on Rohit.

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