Sourav Ganguly explains why he was disappointed at VVS Laxman's book title
"I also texted him a month back but he didn't reply," Ganguly said at the Kolkata leg of the book launch.
"I also texted him a month back but he didn't reply," Ganguly said at the Kolkata leg of the book launch.
Describing this as the darkest phase of his career, Laxman said he had actually contemplated quitting.
Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly reviews India's memorable 31-run victory against Australia in Adelaide.
The Prince of Kolkata also said that India basically need to get rid of just two specialist batsmen.
The 113-Test veteran also cautioned the visitors to not be complacent and seize the moment.
R Ashwin claimed 3 for 50 from 33 overs as Australia ended the second day at 191/7 in reply to India's first innings score of 250.
Ganguly termed India's batting display as 'loose' and said that the batsmen failed in their shot selection.
Dada also sees the tour as an opportunity for Virat Kohli to stamp his name among the greatest captains in the history of Indian cricket.
The CAB has also incorporated a Differently Abled Cricket Committee while amending its constitution.
Mithali had two back-to-back fifties against Pakistan and Ireland but was rested for the final league game against Australia due to injury and also didn't feature in India's eight-wicket semi-final loss to England.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said it was a 'big setback' for India as he felt that the visitors were in a position to win the match and draw level in the series.
India lost the first T20I of the three-match series against Australia by 4 runs at the Gabba on Wednesday.
In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, the former captain also said that the team management should talk to Pant and help him change his selection of shots.
The Gabba has been known as a hunting ground for pacers and with the likes of Tye, Coulter-Nile and Behrendorff sprinting down from the receiving end, the Indian batsmen should expect the unforeseeable.
Sourav Ganguly said that Rohit Sharma's strong game square of the wicket is a prerequisite for success on Australian pitches.