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"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.

"Don't Know About Any Urvashi": Naseem Shah's Hilarious Response To Question On Bollywood Actor

Some days back, Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela had shared an Instagram reel featuring Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah. In the video, Rautela could be seen enjoying the India-Pakistan match on September 4 and there were some glimpses of Naseem Shah in the video shared by her with Atif Aslam's 'Koi Tujhko Na Mujhse Chura Le' playing in the background. Soon after, she deleted the clip, but users made sure that it went viral.

"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.

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

While there has been a raging debate about who should play for India between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the T20I team, Cheteshwar Pujara said that ideally both wicketkeepers should make the playing XI come the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. While Dinesh Karthik, picked to play the finisher's role, barely got a chance to bat in the Asia Cup, while Rishabh Pant could not impress when he did get to bat. But Pujara still thinks that Pant should be in the middle order, with Karthik continuing as finisher.

"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.

"Khao Piyo Aish Karo Mitro": Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Throwback Picture

India star batter Virat Kohli shared a throwback photo of himself on Saturday. Kohli ended his century drought in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan earlier this week. He smashed 122 runs off just 61 balls, registering his 71st international ton, and first in the shortest format of the game. His previous three-figure score came almost three years ago against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared a throwback photo, in which he can be seen enjoying a wholesome meal.

"Don't Think He'll Be Good Option For India:" Ex-Pakistan Captain On Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Prospects in T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar won't be a good option for Team India in the T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar picked 11 wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, but leaked a lot of runs in the death overs. He bagged a five-for in India's final game of the Super 4 stage against Afghanistan on Thursday. While suggesting that Bhuvneshwar is an excellent new-ball bowler, Butt feels that the Bhuvneshwar lacks pace, which makes it easier for the batters to target him in the death.

"Honeymoon Period Is Over...": Ex-BCCI Selector on Coach Rahul Dravid's Team India Tenure

Ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia, which starts in mid-October, the Indian cricket team got a wake-up call in the Asia Cup. The Rahul Dravid-coached side could not enter the final after losses to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super 4. When Dravid was appointed the Indian cricket team head coach in 2021, expectations were really high from the batting great. Now, the former Indian cricket team captain faces an acid Test going into the T20 World Cup. Former BCCI selector Saba Karim says that this is a 'crunch time' for Dravid.

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

"Don't Know About Any Urvashi": Naseem Shah's Hilarious Response To Question On Bollywood Actor

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

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

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

"Khao Piyo Aish Karo Mitro": Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Throwback Picture

"Don't Think He'll Be Good Option For India:" Ex-Pakistan Captain On Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Prospects in T20 World Cup

"Honeymoon Period Is Over...": Ex-BCCI Selector on Coach Rahul Dravid's Team India Tenure