"He Must Play": Sourav Ganguly Fires Warning To Gautam Gambhir Over Snubbing India Veteran For Perth
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia in Perth. After months of wait, India and Australia, two heavyweights in the world of Test cricket, will begin their fierce rivalry in Perth from Friday. With last-minute injuries and the dwindling form of players in the Indian camp, the selection will be a headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir, especially after suffering a home series whitewash against New Zealand.
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"He Must Play": Sourav Ganguly Fires Warning To Gautam Gambhir Over Snubbing India Veteran For Perth
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia
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