What happened between Ganguly and Chappell?
Greg Chappell, recalling his time as India coach, said that it was because of Sourav Ganguly that he got the post and that he left because the resistance within the team got too much after Ganguly returned to the team.
What did Greg Chappell do to India?
Chappell joined the India team as head coach in 2005 after John Wright’s contract came to an end. His two-year tumultuous stint at the helm was marked by controversies, with led to reported instances of friction with senior players and bitter fallout with Ganguly.
Why did Ganguly made Steve Waugh wait for toss?
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that it was originally an accident that resulted in him making his Australian counterpart Steve Waugh famously wait for the toss. Ganguly said he left his blazer in the dressing room but also saw that this little incident had an effect on the Australian camp.
Why did Ganguly Drop 1992?
Following a prolific Ranji season in 1990–91, Ganguly scored three runs in his One Day International (ODI) debut for India against the West Indies in 1992. He was dropped immediately since he was perceived to be “arrogant” and his attitude towards the game was openly questioned.
Why did Ganguly retire early?
In a preview of the book published by Juggernaut on Friday, Ganguly explained that he decided to quit as selectors were constantly putting him on a trial for a place in the team. He was dropped from the Rest of India squad for 2008 Irani Trophy by national selectors.
Why did Ganguly Drop 2005?
In October 2005, Ganguly suffered an injury which forced him to be unavailable for the first four ODIs of a seven match ODI series against the touring Sri Lanka. This delayed a definitive decision on whether Ganguly would continue as Indian captain, with Dravid appointed in his absence.
Why was Ganguly dropped as captain?
After rumours emerged that Ganguly had allegedly faked an injury during the match, he made defiant comments to the media, in which he accused members of team management of trying to pressure him to resign as captain, although he would not name individuals.