Sourav Ganguly: Reflections on Missed Centuries and Career Contemplations

Sourav Ganguly reflects on his cricket career, expressing regret over missed centuries despite his impressive run tally. With 18575 runs in Tests and ODIs, he candidly shares his could-haves, often watching old innings with nostalgia. Ganguly also recalls tough decisions as a captain, including dropping legends like Anil Kumble.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 23-06-2025 12:20 IST | Created: 23-06-2025 12:20 IST
Sourav Ganguly: Reflections on Missed Centuries and Career Contemplations
Sourav Ganguly
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Despite achieving the incredible feat of scoring 18575 runs in Tests and ODIs, Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and renowned left-handed batsman, expresses regret over missed opportunities to score even more centuries.

In a candid interview, Ganguly admitted that although he amassed 38 centuries, he frequently fell short of the coveted three-figure mark, getting out 30 times in the 80s and 90s across his illustrious career.

Reflecting on his captaincy decisions, Ganguly also discussed the tough calls he faced, including dropping legendary players like Anil Kumble, and named Glenn McGrath as the most challenging bowler he faced.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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