Why was Ganguly removed from captain?
In October 2005, Ganguly suffered an injury which forced him to be unavailable for the first four ODIs of a seven match ODI series against the touring Sri Lanka. This delayed a definitive decision on whether Ganguly would continue as Indian captain, with Dravid appointed in his absence.
How much does Sourav Ganguly charge for Dadagiri?
He is the Host of “Dadagiri”, a Bengali show which is the most viewed television showing in the eastern part of India. He charges around ₹1 crore per week for hosting the show. He was also successful with the Bengali adaptation of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” which had increased his brand value then.
Who is highest paid cricketer in the world?
Team India skipper Virat Kohli is without doubt one of the highest-paid cricketers in the world and he is the only Indian player to be featured in the Forbes’ rich list of top 100 athletes in 2020. Kohli has signed an A+ contract with the BCCI and earns seven crores annually.
Is Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital?
KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly, BCCI President and former Indian captain was admitted to Apollo hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
Did Ganguly play under Dhoni?
However, during a short span in his career, Ganguly played under the captaincy of Dhoni in the home series against Australia in 2008 that happened to be his last series in international cricket. Ganguly after hesitating initially accepted the offer and rolled back the years.
Who is the No 1 captain in cricket?
Steve Waugh is arguably the greatest captain of the modern era. He won 41 Tests in 57 matches he captained Australia, with a world-record winning percentage of 71.92..
Who removed Ganguly from Indian team?
Ganguly was removed from captaincy and was replaced by Dravid in 2005 just months after Chappell was appointed as the head coach of the side. Raina revealed the move to replace Ganguly brought significant change in the Indian dressing room and was one of the factors that led to ‘occasional unrest’ in the side.
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