Sourav Ganguly's first attempts at getting some practice ahead of the Test series against Australia didn’t go too well, the Times of India reported. Ganguly, who hasn't played competitive cricket since August, has joined India A in Chennai for the Test against New Zealand A. However, there were no quality bowlers when he turned up for his first nets session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium - the other India A players had the day off. He gave up batting after half an hour and turned his attention to slip catching with Dav Whatmore, though that apparently didn't last long because the assistant throwing the balls to Whatmore wasn't very accurate.
Ganguly left without saying much. “Please don't push me. I'm just not in the mood to talk,” he told reporters but Whatmore said he looked “keen and hungry”.
I hope Ganguly comes back for his swansong with grit and determination and I sincerely hope he scores runs . He's done a marvellous job for Indian Cricket and while it is time to phase out some of the seniors I hope the board do it in the right and respectful manner . These guys have really given us cricket lovers joy over the last 15 years or so . I wish them all well especially Mr Sourav Ganguly .
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