ISPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Tiigers of Kolkata as co-owner, mentor
What's the story
Former Indian cricket team captain and cricketing icon Sourav Ganguly has been announced as the co-owner and mentor of Tiigers of Kolkata. The franchise is set to participate in the third season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). The tournament will be held at Surat's Lalabhai Contractor Stadium from January 9 to February 6. Here are further details.
Leadership impact
Role in shaping the team
Ganguly's new role as a co-owner is a long-term association with the franchise, bringing years of leadership experience. As a mentor, he will hone the new talents. Gaungly, who is excited to begin his new journey, said, "My focus will be on helping these players shape their natural instincts into match-winning habits, while creating a clear pathway for growth. Development requires clarity, trust, and patience, and I'm glad to be part of a setup that values all three."
Tennis ball
Ganguly's vision for tennis-ball cricket
The ISPL's T10 tennis-ball format is inspired by gully cricket. Ganguly's involvement will help turn the raw street-level talents into a sustainable cricketing pathway. "I'm excited to begin this new journey with Aspect Sports and Tiigers of Kolkata as a co-owner and mentor," he said. "Tennis-ball cricket has always been close to the roots of the game, particularly strong in the East and across Kolkata."
Legacy
A look at Ganguly's legacy
Sourav Ganguly, also known as 'Dada,' was the flag-bearer of India's golden era of cricket in the early 2000s. A one-of-a-kind left-handed batter and a bold captain, Ganguly instilled unwavering belief in his boys, who produced some of the greatest wins overseas. The veteran batter scored 11,363 ODI and 7,212 Test runs between 1992 and 2008. He also led India in 49 Tests and 146 Tests.