Sourav Ganguly is Suresh Raina's Favourite Commentator

Suresh Raina had a Q & A Session with fans on Twiiter Today. One of them Asked him who his favourite Commentator is, Look What Raina Answered. 

@arohi_k Saurav Ganguly
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 30, 2014

@VK18myiDioL Rahul Dravid for his commitment; Saurav for his class; Sachin in entirety
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 30, 2014

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Reactions & Updates : Sourav Ganguly - The New Joint Secretary for CAB from July 27, 2014

Sourav Ganguly is set to be elected unopposed as the joint secretary of the Cricket Association of Bengal during the AGM Today (July 27) , marking the former India captain's first stint with cricket administration.

The deadline for filing candidatures for the election to be held on July 27 ended on July 20. CAB treasurer Biswarup Dey confirmed that Sourav Ganguly and Subir Ganguly are the only two candidates to have submitted nomination papers for the two posts of joint secretaries. While Subir is an incumbent joint secretary, Sourav will replace Sujan Mukherjee who is to complete his maximum term of four years. ( Content Courtesy : PTI, XtraTime & Telegraph )

Reactions :

Jagmohan Dalmiya : "I've always welcomed cricketers in administration and I would warmly welcome him in the CAB.  Only a cricketer can understand the demands and problems of a cricketer. I hope his inclusion will help Bengal cricket a great deal."

Gundappa Viswanath : "He has proved himself as a cricketer. It's good that he's taken up this this role, he's got tremendous knowledge of cricket. It will be good  for bengal cricket."

Sourav Ganguly on the eve of the AGM meet where he will be elected unopposed as the Joint Secretary Today, Spoke to The Telegraph from England. Here are some excerpts from the Interview. 

Thoughts on the eve of becoming an administrator ?

It's going to be something different, something new. I'll do my best to take bengal cricket forward.

Pressure to deliver ?

I've been used to pressure. In any case, pressure is what you make of it.

Time Factor ?

As I've told you, I'll give the time that's demanded. 

Role Model Administrator ?

Haven't thought about it. 

First day in CAB as joint Secretary ?

I'm scheduled to return home after the third test, which is to end on July 31.



July 27, 2014 :

Jagmohan Dalmiya, re-elected unopposed as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal for yet another term, on Sunday hoped to again "team up" with newly-elected joint secretary Sourav Ganguly. 

"I think it's a very good development as when I was the BCCI president, he was the captain (of Indian cricket team). As a team we've worked very well. I feel this team will work again," Dalmiya told reporters after being re-elected president in its 83rd annual general meeting here. At the time of AGM when Ganguly was being elected joint-secretary in absentia succeeding Sujan Mukherjee, the cricketer-turned-commentator was seen handing over the first Test cap to debutant medium pacer Pankaj Singh in Southampton, England.

 To many insiders it was 'unprecedented' in CAB's history that a joint-secretary was not part of the annual meeting but Dalmiya said the retired left-handed batsman would do justice to his new role as cricket administrator. "He has told us that he would be able to devote time (to CAB). Be it cricket captaincy or work related to administration he has done exceedingly well in the past, we're hopeful he would manage well," Dalmiya said.

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Exclusive Pics : Sourav Ganguly Takes Part in star-studded Ian Botham Golf Classic at Brocket Hall - July 22, 2014

AMATEUR golfers were invited to play for a money-can’t-buy prize in the Loudmouth Golf Shagadelic Open Pairs Championship 2014. To be part of the star-studded Ian Botham Golf Classic at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, on July 22. Sporting Legends went head to head hosting teams of 3 in this years ultimate sporting challenge.Hosted by Sir Ian botham, Sourav Ganguly & other players including Swann, Kapil Dev, Wasim Akram. The Evening Q & A Session was be hosted By Mark Nicholas. ( Pics Courtesy : Harsha Bhogle, Luke Geoghegan, Georgie Bingham, SL Botham & Fans on Twitter )

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Twitter Reactions : Overwhelming Response for DADA's Commentary/Analysis - #EngvsInd 2014

All of us know that Dada speaks his mind - straight from the heart, honest and with a lot of logic and substance. Dada is part of the Commentary Team for India's Tour of England. Does his stint for STAR/SKY. The response for Dada's Commentary this season in particular has been Overwhelming. People are heaping praises on His insights,Wit & lots of Knowledge to Proceedings. Here we have compiled few tweets fro during the course of the series so far. We will continue to post reactions here throughout the series. 

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TWITTER REACTIONS :

Ganguly is rocking Commentary. De Ghuma ke. #IndvsEng
— Happy BDay Dhivee :) (@sarthakSRKian) September 7, 2014

I do like Surav Ganguly's commentaries - right mix of knowledge and enthusiasm
— Cllr John Ferrett (@John_Ferrett) September 7, 2014

Ganguly is an excellent commentator, best Indian by miles. Can see why he was such a good captain.
— Guy's Beagle (@guytipping) September 7, 2014

#EngvInd ..Sourav Ganguly is a brilliant commentator. Insightful and intelligent; keep him on @SkyCricket
— Kieran Chauhan (@KieranChauhan) September 7, 2014

I always love to listen Sourav Ganguly as his thought process behind every move or pick is a learning. #TheBigTest #EngvInd #IndvsEng
— Paresh Godhwani (@Paranormal_PG) September 7, 2014

#TeamDada Just as awesome as his picks during his captaincy times. He always picks player on instinct. @StarSportsIndia a grt initiative
— Cricket CasanovaBuzz (@cricketsourabh) September 7, 2014

Nostalgic to hear my captain giving his views on the game , though less serious and sounds more fun from commentary box #dada #indvseng
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) September 5, 2014

@BumbleCricket Could listen to Sourav Ganguly talk about Cricket all day long bumble.
— Orang (@OrangSoul) September 5, 2014

It's always a delight to see @bhogleharsha and Sourav Ganguly analysing the game.. Intellectual and insightful.. #IndvsEng #EngvInd
— Kannan AnandKrishnan (@LordLabakkuDass) September 5, 2014

Really enjoying Sourav Ganguly's commentary - impartial, enlightening, articulate and forthright.
— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) September 2, 2014

Ganguly talks so much sense.....This man would get England playing ODI cricket like the best #India Get him in @ECB_cricket
— djtinY (@DJtinyOFFICIAL) September 2, 2014

How good is Ganguly in commentary! His views are as sublime and authoritative as were his cover drives. #Dada
— Ashwin Menon (@Ashboy04) August 30, 2014

Sourav Ganguly is a Very Very good commentator. May become a Good selector too #TeamDada
— Rohit Kumar (@rk92350) August 30, 2014

Ganguly is very good pundit 👍
— Fuzel Data (@fuzel07) August 30, 2014

Ganguly speaking fantastic sense, the Cook apologists won't want to hear it though
— The Big Show (@ravi_layer) August 30, 2014

@ravi_layer Ganguly is one guy who always speaks sense amongst all chaps from India. Very matured/balanced mind he is.
— Babaji (@Daaku3) August 30, 2014

Sourav Ganguly laying into England batting/mentality but doing it in a wonderful manner. #EngvInd
— Hafsa Adil (@hafsa_adil) August 30, 2014

Fantastic analysis from Ganguly about why England are so inept at one day batting. Ramprakash spoke total drivel. #cricket
— Alex Brown (@SockedKiwi) August 30, 2014

Ganguly right about the England cricket team. Negative against spin and mindset of we can't get big scores, play percentages.
— Stephen (@SGri7) August 30, 2014

"Too early Harsha." This is why I believe Ganguly is one of the better Indian commentators in this world.
— daaniyal maftoon (@mafyal) August 27, 2014

What is a man with so vast a knowledge as Ganguly doing on air, when he should be out there spanking our XI on field as coach? #ENGvIND
— Prasanna Mrp (@fastlegtheory) August 17, 2014

Love Saurav Ganguly speaking. So much logic and thought. No wonder he was so successful. #ganguly #india
— Jab Tak Hai Jaan (@MsRamani) August 17, 2014

It is such a refreshing audio listening Saurav Ganguly; the guy knows his cricket and speaks the way he sees it
— Ravish Kumar (@singh_ravish) August 17, 2014

Conditions like these make me believe y Ganguly was the best to lead abroad. Had an ability to think out of the box when things are awry.
— Amrit Raj (@amrit_jha) August 17, 2014

Positive from this tour : Delightful commentary from Ganguly.
— Vinodh (@Vinodh_V) August 17, 2014

Sourav Ganguly - one of the most serious cricketers I've ever seen just made a joke at Bumble that proper made me laugh. I'm in shock.
— Laura Caughey (@el_cee86) August 16, 2014

Really enjoying Sourav Ganguly on Sky. Insightful & interesting and not seemingly anything like what @flintoff11 said in his book
— Jack Tecwyn (@jacktecwyn) August 16, 2014

Nice section on @SkySports by Sourav Ganguly+David Lloyd praising @MCRMetrolink - good PR for network, whoever arranged tram driving skit!
— Nick Kingsley (@njak_100) August 16, 2014

Saurav Ganguly is the best indian commentator. He knows the game very well! #EngvInd
— Ishfaq Malik (@iIshfaqmalik) August 15, 2014

Sourav Ganguly a revelation as a commentator. Forget Shastris & Manjrekars, Dada was a great captain & he is a great commentator. #IndvsEng
— Ashraf Engineer (@AshrafEngineer) August 15, 2014

I have to say, the Indian pundits on @SkyCricket and @bbctms are superb. Especially Sourav Ganguly #EngvInd
— Pitt The Blogger (@PittTheBlogger) August 9, 2014

Saurav Ganguly brings so much insight and calm to Sky comms. A change from the tired old "hire an ex-England captain" nonsense. #EngvInd
— Samuel (@spjwhitwell) August 9, 2014

Meanwhile Sourav Ganguly lightens up the Commentary studio with his immaculate timing & his ability to pull @bhogleharsha 's legs.
— King Viswa (@KingViswa) August 8, 2014

Polite request to Sky Sports. Can Athers and Ganguly commentate all the time? Knowledge oozes from the TV !
— Chizza (@ChizzaC) August 7, 2014

An absolute joy to listen to Sourav Ganguly on commentary. Big well done to @SkyCricket for picking him up!
— Josh (@JoshCannon99) August 7, 2014

Sourav Ganguly turns batmaker and explains the nuances of bat making...Super Segment...Good work #EngvInd
— Anand Subramaniam (@28anand) August 7, 2014

@gbhimani That was indeed a master class on cricket bats by Sourav Ganguly... great progm, Gautam!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 7, 2014

#ENGvIND I like Ganguly as an analyst, fair and unbiased in his opinion unlike many other Indian commentators #fb
— Christopher Aldous (@toffeeboy09) July 28, 2014

Everytime you hear Saurav Ganguly there is breath of fresh air about it. He always has something constructive. Always!
— Neel Pandey (@neelaneel) July 28, 2014

Sourav Ganguly continues to make me smile with how convincing he is with his punditry. Impressed with how erudite he comes across. #EngvInd
— Jack Marshall (@The3AtTheBack) July 27, 2014

Loved Sourav Ganguly as the Cricketer and loving Sourav Ganguly as the commentator now.
— 1 idiot (@BhokalTweet) July 27, 2014

Sourav Ganguly is a surprising brilliant commentator, I'd have him as a permanent fixture for Sky Sports in a heartbeat. #Dada #EngvInd
— Jack Marshall (@The3AtTheBack) July 21, 2014

Two mighty reasons to love this series: 1 Absence of Shastri and SMG (robotic PR) 2 Presence of Ganguly (forthright and bold)
— Sidvee (@sidvee) July 20, 2014

Im loving Sourav Ganguly being on the Sky commentary team, speaks so much sense and knows his stuff
— Evan Davies (@Evs3392) July 20, 2014

Ganguly packs a punch even from the commentary room! Love the guy
— ankitp (@ankitp) July 19, 2014

Ganguly's commentary is like his cricket - sensitive, emotional when provoked and with momentary flashes of brilliance.
— Navin Rajaram (@navinrajaram) July 19, 2014

Such a great addition this Sourav Ganguly to the commentary box. Looks seasoned and so much more confident holding that mic.
— GabbbarSingh (@GabbbarSingh) July 18, 2014

Sourav Ganguly has been an absolute delight in the commentary box. Wonderfully refreshing and witty
— Abhideep Das (@Sportingabhi) July 18, 2014

Cricket with sarcastic humor. What else could you ask for in cricket commentary. Excellent from SAURAV GANGULY. #TheBigTest
— aurovinda mohanty (@AB_auro) July 17, 2014

Lovely session by @bhogleharsha with Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly ! This commentary team is the best and so relevant! @StarSports
— vikram sathaye (@vikramsathaye) July 13, 2014

Dravid and Ganguly are doing a brilliant job as commentators. Their views and analysis are fair, neutral and honest. Well done @SkyCricket.
— Rajesh Velayuthasamy (@HanddyRaj) July 19, 2014

Sourav Ganguly is 1 of the finest cricket commentators I've heard. No OTT behavior, just pure cricketing gems..incisive comments..Brilliant!
— Savio Shetty (@abeautifulmind7) July 13, 2014

And I have to say that Ganguly is a brilliant statistician, he knows all (his own) facts and figures very very well! ;) #Dadagiri
— Specter (@Deckle_Edge) July 13, 2014

Ganguly on comm is sheer class, much like his batting. Brings a lot of analysis and knowledge to proceedings #EngvsInd
— Harshal Patel (@harshalp93) July 19, 2014

Sourav Ganguly's cricketing analysis is top class. Definitely a coaching material! #TheBigTest
— Shreegiri Hiremath (@Shreegiri) July 19, 2014

I just admire Dada as a player, captain, now as a commentator I admire him more..... He is unbiased and honest.... Tasks so much sense
— Somehow Sailin Thro' (@iamismail2810) July 20, 2014

Dada in the commentator's box is absolute top drawer. Doesn't shy away from making a critical point and at the same time pretty entertaining
— Roshan Shetty (@RoshanShetty) July 18, 2014

Dada has been brilliant in this Test. Some great banter with Dravid and Hussain.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) July 13, 2014

By the end of this series Dravid & Ganguly wud be the most sought after commentators.
— GabbbarSingh (@GabbbarSingh) July 13, 2014

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Exclusive Pics : Sourav Ganguly Attends Yuvraj Singh's Charity Auction for YOUWECAN in London - July 14

Yuvraj Singh held a charity auction on July 14 to raise funds for YOUWECAN. With every 550 rupees raised (about £5) another person can be screened against cancer. Yuvraj celebrated the Indian series with his UK based supporters and help raise funds for YouWeCan in the process. Yuvraj was joined by celebrity friends, team-mates from the current Indian national side including Virat Kohli plus the likes of Kevin Pietersen, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.


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Exclusive Videos : Sourav Ganguly's Commentary GOLD - India's Tour of England - 2014

Presenting you GOLD Moments from DADA's Commentary Stint with Star for India's Tour of England. You can relive all the Moments Here. You can Also Check : Exclusive Pics : Sourav Ganguly - The Commentator/Analyst - India's Tour of England 2014 ( Videos & Pics Courtesy : StarSports.com )


1st Investec Test: England v India at Nottingham, Jul 9-13, 2014 :

DAY 2 :

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena intervened when James Anderson exchanged few words with Ravindra Jadeja. Dada in the Comm Box asks Jimmy to keep Calm. Watch : Kanna, Keep Calm Says Dada

DAY 4 :

When the Indian bowlers were struggling to dismiss Joe Root and James Anderson on day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India, former Indian cricketers-turned-commentators Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly showed their funny side as they poked fun at each other in the commentary box in the presence of Harsha Bhogle. Watch it Here : Dada vs Dravid - Friendly Banter

Naseer Hussain in His Commentary Stint Called DADA - The David Beckham of India. Watch it Here : Hussain Calls DADA India's Beckham

Day 5 :

It was the 12th year Anniversary of the Historic Natwest Finals Win at Lords in 2002. DADA & Naseer Hussain Relived the EPIC match & What made it very Special. Watch it here : DADA & Nass Relive Natwest Finals 2002

Post Day's Play Binny came on the Post Match Show and Dada Interviewed Him. Watch Here : Sourav Ganguly Interviews Stuart Binny


2nd Investec Test: England v India at Lords, Jul 17-21, 2014 :

Day 3 :

As we near the end of Day 3 at Lord's, the commentary team begins the party with a sumptuous looking cake, cut by birthday-boy Harsha Bhogle.
Watch the Video : Harsha Celebrates B'day in the Comm BOX 


Day 5 :

Dada Rang the Bell before the start of day 5's Play at Lords. Sourav Ganguly defends his calmness off the field when compared with Rahul Dravid's aggressive bell ringing at the Lord's. Watch: Ganguly and Dravid comparison on ringing the 'Lord's Bell'

Sourav Ganguly was asked to ring the bell on day five of the action at Lord's. What followed needed the intervention of snicko, as Ganguly proceeded to not make any sound. Watch : Dada explains what happened to Bumble!


3rd Investec Test: England v India at Southampton, Jul 27-32, 2014

Day 1 :

On Sunday, it was an interesting coincidence that the 29- year- old was handed the Test cap by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, the city's most prominent face in cricket. Pankaj was drafted in the playing XI after Lord's Test hero Ishant Sharma was ruled of the match owing to an ankle injury.  Dhoni and coach Duncan Fletcher requested Sourav to say a few words during the cappresentation ritual. Sourav praised the team for doing India proud and urged them to keep up the good work. He also wished Pankaj luck for his first Test. Watch : Dada Hands Over TEST Cap to Pankaj Singh

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly shares some friendly banter with old foe Nasser Hussain. Watch : Dada vs Hussain in the Comm BOX - Day 1

Day 2 :

Very Hilarious. Witty Ganguly targets Wilko, the bowler. Sourav Ganguly has some great fun at Alan Wilkin's expense. Watch : Dada Takes on Alan

Day 4 :

Dhawan has struggled this series with scores of 12, 29, 7, 31, and 6. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly demonstrates what he is doing wrong.        Watch : Ganguly masterclass on What Dhawan's doing wrong

Sourav Ganguly during the Lunch Show Paid Tribute to Kallis who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Watch : Dada Pays Tribute to Kallis

Day 5 :

Sourav Ganguly talks about the qualities that make both Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir intense personalities on the field. Dada & Wall Spoke to Gauti. Watch : Sourav Ganguly & Dravid Talk to Gauti 

4th Investec Test: England v India at Manchester, August 7-11, 2014

Day 1 :

We have seen loads of Batting Masterclasses from Sourav Ganguly but have you ever seen a Bat Manufacturing MasterClass. YES !!! On the 1st DAY's play of the 4th TEST during Tea Show DADA along with Gautham Bhimani demonstrated how a bat is Manufactured. It was Brilliant, Dada was Fantastic with his Views !! !! Watch : Bat Manufacturing Masterclass with Sourav Ganguly

Day 2 :

Sourav Ganguly vs Harsha Bhogle yet again in the Comm BOX. Here's why you shouldn't be surprised the next time you see the duo on a tram. Very Funny. Watch : Harsha Takes Sourav for a Tram Ride

As it was Raining at Old Trafford, Ganguly spke to Gautam Bhimani on What the Indian Players do during a rain break and how the rain breaks affect the teams. Watch : Dada on Impact of Rain Breaks

Day 3 :

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly recollects his experiences during his stint with Lanchashire in 2000 and recommends the tram journey to Old Trafford as a must for every cricket fan. Watch : Dada Travels in a tram to Old Trafford

5th Investec Test: England v India at Oval, August 15-19, 2014 :

Day 1 :

Sourav Ganguly shares his expertise on the amends Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara should make in their batting ahead of the final Test at the Oval. Watch : Ganguly masterclass: Where Kohli, Pujara lacking

Day 3 :

Sourav Ganguly and Wasim Akram go head-to-head not on the cricket pitch, but in the field of motorsport. Watch: Ganguly and Akram on the race-track!

2nd ODI : India vs England at Cardiff - Aug 27, 2014

During the post match show Dada & Manjrekar had an arguement over Raina's Performance overall overseas. Watch Here : Dada vs Manjrekar 

3rd ODI : India vs England at Nottingham - Aug 30, 2014

Isa Guha suggests solutions to England’s problems only to find Sourav Ganguly contradict them all. Watch : Isha Proposes, Dada Opposes

Only T20 at Birmingham - India vs England - Sep 7, 2014 :

Sourav Ganguly feels MS Dhoni should have backed Ambati Rayudu in the final over while Sunil Gavaskar terms it as a "risk that did not come off". 
Watch : "India lost the game for India, what Dhoni did today was unacceptable.' Says Dada

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