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Delighted to see Yuvraj Singh get his silken touch back, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the stylish left-handed batsman deserves a comeback into the national team.
Delighted to see Yuvraj Singh get his silken touch back, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the stylish left-handed batsman deserves a comeback into the national team. (BCCL)See more of :
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Delighted to see Yuvraj Singh get his silken touch back, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the stylish left-handed batsman deserves a comeback into the national team. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22803919.cms02
"It's really great to see him bat in full flow once again. I'm not surprised that he's back again. He has 200 per cent chance to make a return," Ganguly said.
"It's really great to see him bat in full flow once again. I'm not surprised that he's back again. He has 200 per cent chance to make a return," Ganguly said.(Getty Images) ()See more of :
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"It's really great to see him bat in full flow once again. I'm not surprised that he's back again. He has 200 per cent chance to make a return," Ganguly said.(Getty Images) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804141.cms03
The national selectors are slated to meet on September 30 to pick India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia at home.
The national selectors are slated to meet on September 30 to pick India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia at home. (BCCL)See more of :
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The national selectors are slated to meet on September 30 to pick India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia at home. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804128.cms04
A"The middle-order must have Yuvraj Singh. With due respect to Dinesh Karthik, I think Yuvraj is a more deserving No 4 batsman," Ganguly added.
"The middle-order must have Yuvraj Singh. With due respect to Dinesh Karthik, I think Yuvraj is a more deserving No 4 batsman," Ganguly added. (PTI)See more of :
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"The middle-order must have Yuvraj Singh. With due respect to Dinesh Karthik, I think Yuvraj is a more deserving No 4 batsman," Ganguly added. (PTI) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804369.cms05
Under his leadership, India A might have lost the three-match unofficial ODI series against West Indies A 1-2 on Thursday, but Yuvraj made a big statement by scoring a blistering 89-ball 123 in the opening match and then followed it up with 40 and 61 in the remaining games.
Under his leadership, India A might have lost the three-match unofficial ODI series against West Indies A 1-2 on Thursday, but Yuvraj made a big statement by scoring a blistering 89-ball 123 in the opening match and then followed it up with 40 and 61 in the remaining games. (BCCL)See more of :
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Under his leadership, India A might have lost the three-match unofficial ODI series against West Indies A 1-2 on Thursday, but Yuvraj made a big statement by scoring a blistering 89-ball 123 in the opening match and then followed it up with 40 and 61 in the remaining games. (BCCL) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804114.cms06
Meanwhile, Ganguly also refused to believe reports that chief selector Sandeep Patil spoke to Sachin Tendulkar about the latter's retirement plans after playing the 200th Test.
Meanwhile, Ganguly also refused to believe reports that chief selector Sandeep Patil spoke to Sachin Tendulkar about the latter's retirement plans after playing the 200th Test. (BCCL/Piyal Bhattacharjee)See more of :
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Meanwhile, Ganguly also refused to believe reports that chief selector Sandeep Patil spoke to Sachin Tendulkar about the latter's retirement plans after playing the 200th Test. (BCCL/Piyal Bhattacharjee) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804107.cms07
"These speculations had happened in the past with players like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman or myself. But I don't think the Board or Patil has spoken to Tendulkar about his last Test," Ganguly said in an interview to a regional news channel.
"These speculations had happened in the past with players like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman or myself. But I don't think the Board or Patil has spoken to Tendulkar about his last Test," Ganguly said in an interview to a regional news channel. (BCCL/Piyal Bhattacharjee)See more of :
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"These speculations had happened in the past with players like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman or myself. But I don't think the Board or Patil has spoken to Tendulkar about his last Test," Ganguly said in an interview to a regional news channel. (BCCL/Piyal Bhattacharjee) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22803972.cms08
Asked whether Tendulkar has a realistic chance to prolong his career beyond 200 Tests, Ganguly said: "If a great player like Tendulkar has the belief to play, I won't be surprised to see him travel to South Africa."
Asked whether Tendulkar has a realistic chance to prolong his career beyond 200 Tests, Ganguly said: "If a great player like Tendulkar has the belief to play, I won't be surprised to see him travel to South Africa." (BCCL/Balish Ahuja)See more of :
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Asked whether Tendulkar has a realistic chance to prolong his career beyond 200 Tests, Ganguly said: "If a great player like Tendulkar has the belief to play, I won't be surprised to see him travel to South Africa." (BCCL/Balish Ahuja) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22803949.cms09
Drawing parallel with Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, Ganguly said: "We have seen how Paes won his 14th Grand Slam at 40. Things may be different for Tendulkar who unlike Paes plays a team sport where selectors take the call, but it's his (Tendulkar's) wish. As long as he plays, records will keep on tumbling. We all would like to see him retire with his head high, whenever it maybe."
Drawing parallel with Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, Ganguly said: "We have seen how Paes won his 14th Grand Slam at 40. Things may be different for Tendulkar who unlike Paes plays a team sport where selectors take the call, but it's his (Tendulkar's) wish. As long as he plays, records will keep on tumbling. We all would like to see him retire with his head high, whenever it maybe." (BCCL/Prakash Singh)See more of :
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Drawing parallel with Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, Ganguly said: "We have seen how Paes won his 14th Grand Slam at 40. Things may be different for Tendulkar who unlike Paes plays a team sport where selectors take the call, but it's his (Tendulkar's) wish. As long as he plays, records will keep on tumbling. We all would like to see him retire with his head high, whenever it maybe." (BCCL/Prakash Singh) /sports/cricket/cricket-news/ganguly-bats-for-yuvrajs-return-in-indian-team/eventshow/22804035.cms10
On Sreesanth's life ban, Ganguly said it would be difficult for the former India pacer to make a comeback again.
On Sreesanth's life ban, Ganguly said it would be difficult for the former India pacer to make a comeback again. (PTI/Manvender Vashist)See more of :
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On Sreesanth's life ban, Ganguly said it would be difficult for the former India pacer to make a comeback again. (PTI/Manvender Vashist) 
