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Sourav Ganguly reveals why VVS Laxman had stopped talking to him for three months: 'Anybody would get upset'
Former India captain Ganguly, however, added that the decision that angered batting icon Laxman wasn't personal, and the two eventually patched up with passage of time. read more Former India captain Sourav Ganguly revealed VVS Laxman did not speak to him for months after the latter was excluded from India's squad for the 2003 ICC World Cup in South Africa. Batting icon Laxman was a strong favourite to be included in India's squad for the tournament until Ganguly decided otherwise and fought for spin-bowling all-rounder Dinesh Mongia's inclusion in the South Africa-bound squad. Laxman is among a handful of notable Indian cricketers who never got to play in a World Cup. The closest he had come to playing in ICC's quadrennial showpiece event was in 2003, around which time he was a first-choice player in Tests as well as ODIs. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ganguly opens up on decision to pick Mongia over Laxman for World Cup And Ganguly revealed Laxman did not speak to him for three months after being informed that he would not be traveling with the rest of the squad to the World Cup. 'It has happened many times when we rested players. They were unhappy. Laxman being left out of the World Cup…he never spoke to me for three months. Then I made up with him. Anybody would get upset…for a World Cup. Especially a player of Laxman's calibre. Quite natural that he would get upset,' Ganguly told PTI. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Kiran More, who was the chief selector at the time, had also revealed in a chat with ex-Pakistan captain Rashid Latif that the selection committee was in favour of including Laxman over Mongia, but captain Ganguly and head coach John Wright had other plans for the mega tournament. Ganguly, however, added that the decision to drop Laxman wasn't personal and spoke highly of the stylish Hyderabadi batter, who scored more than 10,000 international runs including 8,781 in Tests, making a strong comeback into the ODI side later that year. 'After we finished the World Cup, he was happy that we did well. When we came back, he returned to the ODI system. He played an outstanding series in Pakistan and Australia. We won in Pakistan for the first time ever, and VVS was very instrumental. They knew at the back of their mind that it was never personal,' 'Dada' added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ganguly had led India into the final of the 2003 World Cup despite a poor start, on the back of eight consecutive wins. The Men in Blue, however, fell short in the final hurdle, suffering a 125-run defeat at the hands of Ricky Ponting's Australians who won the tournament for the second consecutive time by winning all of their matches.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
MS Dhoni continues to draw attention after induction in ICC Hall of Fame, gets felicitated by JSCA President
The recent induction of Mahendra Singh Dhoni into the elite ICC Hall of Fame has brought him back into the public eye, following a period of relative quiet after the conclusion of IPL 2025. Dhoni had maintained discretion regarding his IPL future after Chennai Super Kings' final match of the season, thereby keeping open the possibility of his return for the subsequent season. As expected, Dhoni maintained his usual social media silence after returning to Ranchi post-IPL, preserving the typical suspense surrounding his personal life. However, his introduction to the ICC Hall of Fame has put him back in the limelight. Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, the South African duo of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, and former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, as five men's cricketers were added to the list. Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir. Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president Ajay Nath Shahdeo felicitated and paid tribute to Dhoni for his illustrious legacy and entry into the elite list. 'Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!' Shahdeo wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a photograph from the meeting. A post shared by Ajay Nath Shah Deo (@ajaynathshahdeo) As Test captain, Dhoni led India in 60 matches, achieving 27 victories, 15 defeats, and 18 draws. In the ODI format, he set an Indian record, captaining in 200 matches, securing 110 wins against 74 losses. Additionally, five ODIs under his command concluded in a tie, and eleven were declared no results. A legendary finisher in ODIs, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs in 350 matches at 50.57 with 10 centuries and 73 fifties. He scored 4,876 runs in 90 Tests at a little over 38 with six tons and 33 fifties, while Dhoni scored 1,617 runs in 98 T20Is at 37.60 with two fifties. Dhoni also reacted after getting into the ICC Hall of Fame and said he will cherish it forever. 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,' Dhoni was quoted as saying in an ICC press release.
News18
10-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
MS Dhoni Honoured By JSCA For ICC Hall of Fame Induction In Ranchi But...
Last Updated: Mahindra Singh Dhoni was honored by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association for his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. Mahindra Singh Dhoni was honoured by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) in a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, on being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo, Vice President Sanjay Pandey, Secretary Saurabh Tiwari, Treasurer Amitava Ghosh were in attendance at the event. 'Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!" JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo posted on Instagram, along with a photograph of him presenting Dhoni with a flower bouquet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Nath Shah Deo (@ajaynathshahdeo) Dhoni became the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted. Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, South African duo Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, and former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers were added to the list. Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir. The ICC praised Dhoni as a player who excelled not just in numbers but also in 'extraordinary consistency, fitness, and longevity". Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, the ODI World Cup victory in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013, said in a statement shared by ICC: 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever." tags : Dhoni hall of fame icc ICC Hall of Fame Jharkhand State Cricket Association Mahindra Singh Dhoni MS Dhoni msd Location : Ranchi, India, India First Published: June 10, 2025, 23:25 IST News cricket MS Dhoni Honoured By JSCA For ICC Hall of Fame Induction In Ranchi But...
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan, to appear before Hisar court today
YouTuber and social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistani agents, will be brought before a court in Hisar on Monday, as her four-day police remand ends. The local court had extended the police remand of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra by four days, after her initial five-day custody ended last Thursday. Malhotra, 33, is one of 12 people arrested earlier this month from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were linked to a suspected spy ring with alleged ties to Pakistan. Hisar police said on Wednesday that they have not found any proof that Malhotra had access to military or defense secrets. However, they claimed she was in contact with people she knew were Pakistan intelligence agents. 'So far, we have not found any evidence of her involvement in any terror activity or her alignment with any terrorist group. We have not found any document which depicts that she wants to marry any PIOs or wants to change religion,' Hisar Superintendent of Police added. Also read: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pakistan operatives; no links to terror: Police Police sources had earlier said that she had been in contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish, an employee at the Pakistani High Commission in India, since November 2023. Danish was expelled by the Indian government on May 13 for allegedly being involved in spying activities. Police have sent her three mobile phones and a laptop for forensic tests. They are also probing into four of her bank accounts. Also read: How ex-Pakistan high commission staffer Danish targeted YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Meanwhile, National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and military intelligence have also questioned Malhotra after she was booked booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigations show that Malhotra has traveled to Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and a few other countries in recent years. Police say Pakistani agents were trying to recruit her as a spy. She was reportedly in contact with Danish during a recent four-day military standoff between India and Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Also read: Why YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's father failed to meet her in court Last week, Malhotra's father questioned the repeated extensions of her police remand. 'They had taken her on a five-day remand earlier. Now, she's been given four more days. They didn't find anything before, so what will they find now?' he told news agency IANS. Jyoti Malhotra runs a travel YouTube channel called 'Travel with JO' and was arrested from the New Aggarsain Extension area in Hisar under espionage charges.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi seen with Jyoti Malhotra? Here's the truth behind the viral photo
A morphed photograph linking YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra – who has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan – and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has gone viral. Several X users shared the photo purportedly showing Malhotra posing with the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, with angry messages and attacks. "Jyoti Malhotra from Haryana, who was caught spying for Pakistan, is with Rahul Gandhi. What a strange coincidence that every traitor and anti-national is seen with Rahul Gandhi! Is Rahul Gandhi the mastermind behind the turmoil happening in the country?" wrote a user on X. A simple Google image search shows that the original photograph was published by several media outlets in 2018. At the time, Malhotra had not even started her YouTube career. The reverse image search of the morphed photo shows that former Congress leader Aditi Singh was wearing the same saree in the same setting while posing with Rahul Gandhi. The photo has the same angle, and even the person standing in the background is the same. Also read: How ex-Pakistan high commission staffer Danish targeted YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra The photo with Aditi Singh was published years ago. Aditi Singh had shared the same photo on social media in 2017. Many fact-checking agencies also declared the photograph 'morphed'. Aditi Singh, a former Congress lawmaker from Rae Bareli, joined the BJP in 2021. She currently represents the Rae Bareli Sadar seat as a BJP MLA. Jyoti Malhotra was arrested last month for allegedly spying for Pakistan. She had been in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, the Pakistani staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023 and was allegedly passing on sensitive information and trying to sculpt a positive image of the country on social media. Danish was expelled by India on May 13 for allegedly indulging in espionage. The National Investigation Agency, the Intelligence Bureau, and military intelligence officials have questioned Jyoti. The police said she was being developed as a Pakistani asset. She has 3.9 lakh subscribers on YouTube. So far, it's been revealed that she has visited Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and some other countries. Jyoti Malhotra is among 12 people who have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage. With inputs from PTI
