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Actor Rajkummar Rao has finally confirmed that he will portray former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in his biopic. The actor stated that he is nervous about playing the role and considers it a huge responsibility.

Sourav Ganguly confirmed Virat Kohli's Test retirement was his own decision, despite BCCI's attempts to persuade him otherwise. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's choice, drawing parallels to his own retirement, emphasizing that every player understands their standing. While surprised by Kohli's relatively early departure at 36, Ganguly believes Kohli felt it was the right time, similar to his own exit.

Sourav Ganguly has urged fellow Indian pacers to support Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Test series against England. Ganguly emphasised Bumrah's adaptability across formats but noted the lack of support from other bowlers like Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.

Sourav Ganguly revealed VVS Laxman's disappointment after being excluded from India's 2003 World Cup squad, leading to a three-month silence between them. Ganguly admitted the decision, favouring Dinesh Mongia, caused a rift, despite Laxman's ODI record. Although controversial, Laxman returned post-World Cup, proving his value in subsequent series, and Ganguly emphasized the decision wasn't personal, as India reached the final.

Sourav Ganguly has firmly dismissed any interest in entering politics, but remains open to coaching the Indian cricket team in the future. While praising current coach Gautam Gambhir's passion and straightforward approach, Ganguly emphasized the importance of giving Gambhir time to grow in the role.

Sourav Ganguly believes it will be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to maintain fitness and secure spots in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, considering their age and limited ODI opportunities. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's irreplaceable caliber and praised Yuvraj Singh's exceptional white-ball performance, regretting his limited Test opportunities due to a strong batting lineup.