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"On Turning Pitch...": Sourav Ganguly Gives His Take On India Crushing Australia Yet Again

Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly congratulated the Indian team for their second win against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy and stated that the hosts play better than any other team on spin-friendly pitches. The former India captain shared a congratulatory tweet after the hosts secured a six-wicket win on the third day of the Delhi Test helping them take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

India bat and bowl better than any opposition on turning pitches: Sourav Ganguly

four-match series, and it has impressed former India captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly no end. After winning the opening Test in Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team demolished the Aussies in Delhi as well, winning the game by six wickets inside three days to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rohit Sharma Or MS Dhoni? Ex-India Stars Differ In 'Best IPL Skipper' Choice

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has picked Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma over Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni as the best IPL captain because of the number of trophies the franchise has won in the last 15 years. Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL side with five trophies, followed by Chennai Super Kings, who have won four titles. "The numbers tell you everything. See, MS Dhoni had the experience of captaining the Indian team and then he became the captain of the Chennai Super Kings. Rohit Sharma's first captaincy stint was with the Mumbai Indians, and from there, his journey to success began. "So, that's why he deserves more credit. Much like Sourav Ganguly, who became the captain of the Indian team and tried new and different things. Under his leadership, India became the number one one-day team. That's why my pick is Rohit Sharma," Sehwag told Star Sports during a programme to celebrate 15 years of the IPL.

Rohit Sharma best IPL captain: Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag feels Rohit Sharma is the best IPL captain, picking the Mumbai Indians' skipper over legendary MS Dhoni.Sehwag picked Rohit over Dhoni because of the number of trophies Mumbai has won in the last 15 years.Explaining Rohit as his choice for the best IPL captain, Sehwag said Dhoni had the experience of captaining India before he became Chennai Super Kings' captain but Rohit's journey as skipper began with the Mumbai franchise. Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL side with five trophies. Chennai Super Kings are second behind them with 4 titles.

Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report

Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. "Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his resignation has been accepted. His position had become untenable after the sting operation. He resigned voluntarily and wasn't asked to resign," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity on Friday.

Chetan Sharma resigns as BCCI chief selector

In a sting operation by Zee News, which was aired on Tuesday, February 14, Sharma, a former India pacer who played 23 Tests and 65 ODIs in which he picked 128 wickets, had allegedly made some bizarre comments about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, former Indian captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and several other Indian players.The 57-year-old revealed behind the scenes talk like team selection, his internal discussions with India coach Rahul Dravid and Kohli and spoke about the alleged rift between Kohli and Ganguly. He also said that a lot of the Indian cricketers use injections when they are 80-85% to speed up their return to international cricket.

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma Resigns, Say Sources Amid Sting Operation Row

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Chetan Sharma has resigned amid row over his alleged remarks in a sting operation. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah is said to have accepted his resignation. In the sting operation, Sharma had allegedly made some bizarre comments about Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and a number of other players in the team. The BCCI didn't release any official statement on the matter and now it seems like Sharma has been relieved from his duties.

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma In Midst Of TV Sting Controversy

BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma was caught in a controversy on Tuesday after he allegedly revealed classified selection matters during a sting operation conducted by a TV channel. Sharma, who was recently reinstated by the BCCI after being removed following India's showing in the T20 World Cup in Australia, was seen during the sting operation casting aspersions on players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Sharma also allegedly revealed his internal discussions with head coach Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli during the sting conducted by Zee News.

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"On Turning Pitch...": Sourav Ganguly Gives His Take On India Crushing Australia Yet Again

India bat and bowl better than any opposition on turning pitches: Sourav Ganguly

Rohit Sharma Or MS Dhoni? Ex-India Stars Differ In 'Best IPL Skipper' Choice

Rohit Sharma best IPL captain: Virender Sehwag

Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report

Chetan Sharma resigns as BCCI chief selector

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma Resigns, Say Sources Amid Sting Operation Row

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma In Midst Of TV Sting Controversy