Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president posted a heartwarming message on social media after he visited Lord’s on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and England. Sourav Ganguly was spotted at the stands at the iconic venue as he enjoyed India dominating the England fast bowlers on Thursday.
Sourav Ganguly Recalled His First Visit To The Lord’s
Sourav Ganguly recalled his first visit when India played against England in the Lord’s way back in 1996 and one of his biggest series win as captain in the 2002 Natwest Trophy and his current visit as administrator, saying India has been in a good position each and every time he has been at the iconic venue.
“Came here as a player first in 1996 ..and then as captain..enjoyed the game at lord’s today as an administrator…India was and is in a good position all the time..this game of cricket is majestic,” Ganguly said. Responding to the post, the Lord’s Cricket Ground said: “Great to have you back at Lord’s, Sourav.”
BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla was also at the Lord’s. Rajiv Shukla and Sourav Ganguly posed for a photo along with Geoffrey Boycott and UK finance minister, Rishi Sunak.
Notably, Sourav Ganguly’s Test debut came at Lord’s. The left-hander made the world sit up and take notice of his skills with a spectacular hundred on debut against England in 1996. 6 years later, Sourav Ganguly led India to a famous tri-series win in the Natwest series, this time as skipper.
KL Rahul Hits His 4th Test Ton While Rohit Sharma Hits 83 On The 1st Day Of The 2nd Test
India benefitted from a solid start given by KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. The opening pair added 126 runs, blunting the new-ball attack of England which was looking to make inroads on an overcast morning.
While Rohit Sharma missed out on his maiden overseas Test hundred by 17 runs, KL Rahul capitalized and hit his 4th overseas Test hundred to make it to the Lord’s Honours Board. India lost Cheteshwar Pujara cheaply but KL Rahul and captain Virat Kohli added a 100-run stand to put India in the driver’s seat after Day 1 action in the 2nd Test of the ongoing 5-match series.
Rohit Sharma scored 83 off 145 balls before being castled by James Anderson who also picked Cheteshwar Pujara(9). Virat Kohli scored 42 before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson. But KL Rahul who scored 127 runs off 248 balls comprising of 12 fours and 1 six was unbeaten with Ajinkya Rahane on 1 at stumps