Ganguly stripped off captaincy

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BBC Cricket is reporting the announcement will be made tomorrow…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/india/4333662.stm

India are expected to announce on Thursday that their most successful captain Sourav Ganguly has been dropped for the series against Sri Lanka.

Indian newspaper reports say Rahul Dravid will skipper the team in seven one-day internationals.

And the Hindustan Times claims Dravid will be given until the 2007 World Cup.

Ganguly has been struggling with an elbow injury but has also been involved in a public row with coach, Australian Greg Chappell.

Ganguly was captain for the Zimbabwe series but it was marred after he later accused Chappell of asking him to step down before the first Test in Bulawayo because of his poor batting form.

Chappell sent a confidential email to the India cricket board in which he said Ganguly was physically and mentally unfit to lead India.

The email was leaked and caused a huge row which led to the cricket board calling a crisis meeting. Both agreed to a truce.

Newspapers believe Chappell is the right man to take India forward and if Ganguly is dropped it gives the coach complete power.

Ganguly has won 21 Tests and 76 one-day internationals in his five-year reign making him the most successful India captain. Dravid has led India in Ganguly’s absence and has had mixed results in five Test matches and 17 ODIs.

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Good for INDIA!!! It was due long time ago :)

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Jeez, I am so out of touch I hardly know what's going on. Last I heard Ganguly was actually doing good. So much has changed. I hope Rahul proves to be a good captain.

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phinally!

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Will Kaif be a deputy ? Are they grooming him? Other day coach was all in praise for Kaif's captaincy!

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Its confirmed now …

Ganguly axed as India captain](http://cricketnext.com/news1/next/reutersOct05/reuters044.htm)

MOHALI, India, Oct 13 , 2005 (Reuters)

Saurav Ganguly

Saurav Ganguly was axed as India captain on Thursday when his longtime deputy Rahul Dravid was chosen to lead the side in two home one-day series.

The 33-year-old Ganguly, India’s captain for the last five years, had been under pressure due to poor batting form and is nursing an elbow injury.

The 32-year-old Dravid has deputised for Ganguly when he has been injured or suspended.

Indian board secretary Karunakaran Nair told reporters that Ganguly’s place in the team would be determined by his form and fitness.

“We have been holding consultations and we have arrived at a unanimous decision that Rahul Dravid will be the skipper for the Sri Lanka and South Africa series,” Nair told reporters.

"There is nothing unusual. Dravid was selected on the basis of his performance.

“As far as Ganguly is concerned, he has a chance to play in the Duleep Trophy match (Oct.20-23) and also show his fitness on October 17.”

“He has every right to come back into the Indian team after he proves he is fit.”

Ganguly, who took over the job in 2000, is credited with moulding the side into a fighting unit, particularly backing youngsters such as Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag who faced problems early in their careers.

However, the position of Ganguly, India’s most successful captain with 21 test victories, has appeared increasingly shaky because of his prolonged batting slump and a recent public disagreement with the side’s Australian coach Greg Chappell.

The squad for the seven-match Sri Lanka series, starting on October 25, will be named on Friday.
© Reuters Limited.

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Oh, welcome back to cricket after 5 years:)

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Passenger Gangu has officially been DROPPED now, he was only surviving because of his relatively good captaincy record.

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Good decision dada has been a flop for 2 long now.

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Hmm so whos the new VC now? Sehwag? Kaif?

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Sehwag for now, but Kaif or Jaheer Bhai will captain India in future.

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they r really treating zaheer badly, he bowled really well in afro asia cup!

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As far as I can see, Sehwag does not appear to have the mental makeup to be a captain. But I don't see any other potential candidates either. Maybe Zaheer Khan...captaincy/vice-captaincy may also goad him to perform better.

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^ I agree that it is too early for Sehwag to be considered as a 'captain', he could join Rahul as VC for short time to be evaluated where he stands, otherwise Kaif may be a better choice for VC.

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Kaif is cunning and sharp and has shown strong sings of performing in difficult circumtances and is well known for buliding up a visible pressure on opponents with his pressence in the field alone.

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Yaar...Kaif has to first cement his own place in the side before taking aim at Kaptaani/Vice-Kaptaani.
But then the same is true for almost all players barring Dravid and Sehwag(for now).

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its just a matter of giving confidence to players like kaif and yuvraj and they can definitely do wonders. Indian board and selectors have always misused these 2 talents. It appears that Chappel is one person who can make a difference. He has completed his first assignment which was to stipp ganguly off captaincy. He definetly can use kaif and youvaj in a better manner. You are right that kaif has to cement his position in the side. For that there has to be a permanent spot for him in the side and hopefully kicking ganguly out is the first step in the right direction. Next step will depend on Tendi, who will be another burden on the team very soon. Or is he a burden already? I say yes, he is.

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True sum1, but if they had given him more chances or say if Gangz was gone last year, Kaif or Yuvi would have been the vital elements of the Indian batting. Both are thrilling youngsters with great fielding capablities.