Sourav Ganguly, Nasser Hussain Engage in Twitter Banter As Former Indian Captain Remembers His Test Debut Against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground

On this present day in 1996, Sourav Ganguly made his Test debut for India together with Rahul Dravid. The duo featured for India in opposition to England at the enduring Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. In the meantime, Ganguly took to Twitter and remembered the big day. “Made my debut at this time .. life’s finest second,” write the previous India captain and present Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) president. Nonetheless, Ganguly’s tweet kicked-off a Twitter banter between him and former England captain Nasser Hussain. This Day That 12 months: Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid Make Test Debut Against England at Lord’s in 1996 (Watch Movies).

Ganguly posted a collage of images of him batting and the previous England skipper, who was identified for his on-field rivalry with the Indian counterpart, tried to tug his leg. Nasser replied, “no footage of you bowling that week.” The BCCI president was fast to answer again and wrote, “I all the time defend my expensive associates @nassercricket.” The previous English cricketer then posted two laughing emojis.

Ganguly Remembers His Debut

Nasser Kicks in, Ganguly Responds

In one other tweet, Ganguly posted a photograph in which each captains may be seen posing with the NatWest Trophy. Ganguly wrote, “Hello Nass .. when was this image taken .. shedding reminiscence with previous age …want my mates assist @nassercricket.” Sourav Ganguly’s Family members Test Constructive for COVID-19 Virus.

Ganguly Looking for Nasser’s Assist

The duo then exchanged couple of GIFs. Ganguly additional added a tweet and wrote, “Younger Nass , already fascinated by captaincy @nassercricket.” Nasser replied, “Or simply ready for you at the toss once more.” Ganguly then ended the banter and whereas appreciating Nasser’s sense of humour, he wrote. “I just like the toss one higher.. very good and humour intact…keep nicely mate ..keep protected.”

GIFs Take Over

Ends

Ganguly’s Test debut was a particular one as he scored 131 off 301 balls in his first outing whereas batting at quantity three. Curiously, Ganguly picked three wickets in the match, which included Nasser as nicely. Dravid too impressed together with his batting however he missed out on his century by simply 5 runs. The match, nonetheless, ended in a draw.

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