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I do my job as BCCI president and don’t need to answer speculation, says Sourav Ganguly

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I do my job as BCCI president and don’t need to answer speculation, says Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly has endured a challenging 26 months as BCCI president, from the COVID-19 disruption to allegations that he was trying to influence selectors, to criticism that women’s cricket wasn’t doing enough during his tenure.

But in an exclusive interview with PTI, the former India captain not only rejected the charges against him, but also gently reminded his critics – a prominent Indian cricketer before becoming BCCI boss , and has played matches among 424 international players, 113 of which are Tests.

Avoiding the drama surrounding the end of captain Virat Kohli’s tenure, Ganguly answered questions about other sensitive issues such as the recently announced Ranji Trophy resumption in two phases, India’s new Test captain still awaiting a decision, and the women’s squad. Start IPL.

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He also revealed that this month’s Indo-West Indies T20Is in Kolkata will be “behind closed doors” and laughed when told of a possible rift with board secretary Jay Shah.

I don’t think I need to answer anyone (on this) nor defend these baseless allegations. I’m the president of BCCI, and I do what a BCCI president is supposed to do.

Also just to let you know, I saw a photo (social media) showing me sitting at a selection committee meeting.

I want to make it clear that that photo (Ganguly can be seen sitting with Secretary Jay Shah, Captain Virat Kohli and Co-Secretary Jayesh George) is not from a selection committee meeting.

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Jayesh George does not participate in selection committee meetings. (I played) 424 India internationals. Sometimes it’s not a bad idea to call attention to it, is it? (laughs) Q: What has been your working relationship with Jay Shah at the Indian Cricket Board over the past 26 months? A: My relationship with Jay is very good. He was a very dear friend and trusted colleague. Me, Jay, Arun (Dhumal) and Jayesh (George), we have been working together to keep the board going through these difficult times, especially with this two years of COVID-19. to ensure that cricket happens. I would say it’s been a great two years. As a team, we all did it.

Obviously, there are certain parameters to leadership and whoever qualifies will be the next India Test captain. I am sure the selectors will remember a name that they will discuss with the heads of office – the president and secretary – and will announce it in due course.

I mean they will start playing the Ranji Trophy before the Sri Lanka series. After that, the picker will answer the call. The Ranji Trophy Elite team starts in the third week of February, with Sri Lanka’s Test in March. It will be entirely the call of the selection committee and their decision.

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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