Throwback: Before IPL became a thing! When Ganguly bowled to teammates Tendulkar, Dravid
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Before IPL became a thing,BCCI used to conductthe Challengers Trophy. In the 2006 edition, Sourav Ganguly bowled to Sachin Tendulkar-Rahul Dravid at the Chepauk stadium.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 in Ahmedabad. Over the years, IPL has become a big success as it allows fans to see Indian players compete with one another and also share as well as rub shoulders with some uncapped and big international cricketers.
The IPL started in 2008 and has become a huge brand nationwide. But before IPL became a revelation, theBoard of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) used to conduct the Challengers Trophy. It was a tournament that began in 1993-94 and was held tillthe 2013-14 season (not played in 2002-03), every October before the Ranji Trophy with an aim to give young and domestic playersa chance to showcase their skills while playing with, and against, the seniorTeam India players.
During the 2006 edition of the Challengers Trophy, India's famed trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly -- in the last phase of their respective careers -- were divided among two teams. The then national captainsDravid and Tendulkar were part of the India Blues whereas Ganguly was in Mohammed Kaif-led India Greens. Venugopal Rao led the India Reds with Dravid leading India Blues.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:30 am