Cricket

Sarfraz Ahmed is a great captain: Sourav Ganguly

Islamabad [Pakistan], Sep 24 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed is great as a captain and leaders like him are not born every day.

ANI Sep 24, 2018 18:36 IST

Islamabad [Pakistan], Sep 24 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that Pakistani batsman Sarfraz Ahmed is great as a captain and leaders like him are not born every day.
The comment came amid widespread criticism of Ahmed's leadership skills following their two consecutive defeats at the hands of India in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Ganguly further applauded Ahmed's captaincy during the 2017 Champions Trophy saying that it was impeccable.
"Sarfraz is a great captain and cricketers like him are not born every day," Geo TV quoted Ganguly, as saying.
"He is a courageous player and the way he captained the team during the Champions Trophy last year was impeccable," he added.
Ganguly also advised Pakistan Cricket Board and former cricketers to support and encourage Sarfraz as he has done good captaincy in the tournament, so far.
Pakistan will face India in the final of the Asia Cup if they managed to beat Bangladesh in their third Super Four clash to be held on September 24. (ANI)

Tags:

Sarfraz Ahmed Sourav Ganguly Pakistan Cricket Board Bangladesh champions Trophy Super Four Captain

Get the App

Aman Raj takes a four-shot lead over Gaganjeet Bhullar in IGPL

2026-03-12T15:57:54.961763+00:00 IST

Aman was four shots clear of Gaganjeet Bhullar, the most successful Indian in history on the Asian Tour with 11 wins. Yet Aman said, "Bhullar can come back from any deficit. He is an amazing player. He showed that last year in the IGPL with his consistency."

Cricket

IPL: Karnataka panel to inspect Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13

2026-03-12T14:16:07.935535+00:00 IST

The overhaul follows recommendations from the Justice D'Cunha Committee, constituted after a tragic stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 celebrations claimed 11 lives.

Cricket

Gautam Gambhir offer prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

2026-03-12T12:49:31.732365+00:00 IST

Men in Blue made history by securing a record third Men's T20 World Cup title and becoming the first-ever team to defend the title and win it as a home nation following a brilliant 96-run win over New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Cricket

“Virat Kohli will be hungrier than ever”: Irfan Pathan

2026-03-12T12:02:20.148150+00:00 IST

The 37-year-old Kohli played a vital role in RCB's title win last season, scoring 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71. He finished among the top run-scorers in the tournament, contributing significantly with 66 fours and multiple fifty-plus scores.

Cricket

Having Watson, Russell as coaches is a blessing: Ramandeep

2026-03-12T10:24:31.860842+00:00 IST

Since joining KKR in 2024, during which he was a part of the team that sealed their third IPL trophy, Ramandeep has contributed 172 runs at an impressive strike rate of 167.9, with 6 wickets already to his name. More recently, Ramandeep lit up the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 209 runs at a strike rate of 195 and 9 wickets across 10 matches, and he looks primed for his best season yet in Purple and Gold

Sarfraz Ahmed is a great captain: Sourav Ganguly

Tags:

Get the App

Aman Raj takes a four-shot lead over Gaganjeet Bhullar in IGPL

IPL: Karnataka panel to inspect Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13

Gautam Gambhir offer prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

“Virat Kohli will be hungrier than ever”: Irfan Pathan

Having Watson, Russell as coaches is a blessing: Ramandeep

Pathan feels CSK will be at advantage against RR due to Samson

Javon Searles suspended under Anti-Corruption Code

"Always exciting to see IPL begin": Harbhajan before 2026 season

"We are monitoring situation closely," says an IPL Official

"Always wanted to do tough job": Bumrah after India's T20WC win