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BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow Batting In Middle Overs An Issue - Report

India's batting in the middle overs between overs seven to 15 is the main area of concern is what emerged out of BCCI's Asia Cup Review meeting ahead of the all-important ICC T20 World Cup starting October 16. India's first match of the showpiece event is in Melbourne against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. On Monday, the BCCI announced the team for the marquee event along with the six T20I matches against Australia and South Africa, starting September 20.

BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow batting during middle overs is an issue

BCCI's Asia Cup Review meeting ahead of the all-important ICC T20 World Cup starting October 16. India's first match of the showpiece event is in Melbourne against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. On Monday, the BCCI announced the team for the marquee event along with the six T20I matches against Australia and South Africa, starting September 20.

Supreme Court To Hear On Tuesday BCCI's Plea On Tenure Of Its Office Bearers

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would hear on September 13, a plea of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking the court's permission to amend its constitution concerning the tenure of its office bearers including that of the President and Secretary. The BCCI, in its proposed amendment, has sought the abolition of a cooling-off period for its office bearers which would enable Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue in office as President and Secretary despite them having completed six years at respective state cricket associations.

SC to hear BCCI's plea on tenure of its office bearers

BCCI) seeking the court's permission to amend its constitution concerning the tenure of its office bearers including that of the president and secretary. The BCCI, in its proposed amendment, has sought the abolition of a cooling-off period for its office bearers which would enable Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue in office as President and Secretary despite them having completed six years at respective state cricket associations.

"Boss, Don't Put Newspaper...": How Sourav Ganguly Used To Avoid Media Scrutiny In Playing Days

Indian cricket board captain Sourav Ganguly knows a thing or two about the kind of media scrutiny players come under, having faced a lot of it in an international career that spanned over 16 years. In a recent interview, the former India captain revealed just how he dealt with scrutiny in the news - by not reading it. Ganguly, one of India's most successful captains, said that all players come under the media scanner but he would not be bothered by "half of it" as he would be oblivious to what was being said about him.

"I Maybe President Of The Board But...": Why Sourav Ganguly Hasn't Given Virat Kohli Any Advice Amid Recent Slump

Before storming back to form in the Asia Cup with two half-centuries and his maiden T20I century, Virat Kohli was going through a lengthy lean patch that saw him come under the scanner ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup that begins next month. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly appeared in an episode of "The Ranveer Show" and was asked if he gave Kohli any advice during this time, but he said that he couldn't as he rarely gets to see the star batter.

"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli have a lot in common. Both have captained India and both are known for being aggressive, passionate characters on the field, with their actions as well as in the way they led their teams. So it's no surprise that comparisons often arise between the two. But Ganguly, now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, said that comparisons should not be made on that basis, but rather on their skills and conceded that Kohli is "more skillful" than he was.

Virat Kohli is more skilful than me: Sourav Ganguly

Asia Cup, Virat Kohli has earned praise from BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who said the star Indian batter is "more skilful" than him as a player. Both played aggressive brand of cricket as captains, but Ganguly said in terms of skill set, Kohli is ahead of him. "I don't think that (captaincy) should be the comparison... The comparison should be in terms of skill as a player. I think he is more skilful than I'm," Ganguly said of Kohli in the 'Ranveer Show' on YouTube. Having returned after a month-long break, Kohli recently recorded his first international century in 1020 days, when he slammed a 61-ball 122 not out during India's final Super 4 clash against Afghanistan in Dubai on Thursday.

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BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow Batting In Middle Overs An Issue - Report

BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow batting during middle overs is an issue

Supreme Court To Hear On Tuesday BCCI's Plea On Tenure Of Its Office Bearers

SC to hear BCCI's plea on tenure of its office bearers

"Boss, Don't Put Newspaper...": How Sourav Ganguly Used To Avoid Media Scrutiny In Playing Days

"I Maybe President Of The Board But...": Why Sourav Ganguly Hasn't Given Virat Kohli Any Advice Amid Recent Slump

"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is more skilful than me: Sourav Ganguly