Walk down memory lane: When Sourav Ganguly offered to quit because of April Fool's prank
Fake newspaper clippings fooled Sourav Ganguly into offering to quit as captain before teammates revealed the April Fool’s Day prank, Harbhajan Singh said.
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Walk down memory lane: When Sourav Ganguly offered to quit because of April Fools prank - The Tribune
The prank was meant to trigger a few laughs but the drama in between became so intense that a battle-hardened India captain offered to resign in a state of complete panic. It was April Fool’s Day of 2005, which was also the training day before the start of a one-day series against familiar and bitter […]
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Times of IndiaWalk down memory lane: When Sourav Ganguly offered to quit because of April Fool's prank
Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh orchestrated a clever prank that had Sourav Ganguly worried enough to contemplate resigning as captain. The ruse, supported by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, added to the authenticity of the fake newspaper reports. While coach John Wright remained oblivious outside, the playful incident highlighted how such moments can strengthen a team's bond and contribute to their overall success.
New Delhi. There are many stories about Sourav Ganguly, one of the greatest captains of the Indian cricket team. He has often recounted amusing incidents both on and off the field. Now, a conspiracy has been revealed, though it was meant as a joke. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh recounted the dressing room prank. He explained that Ganguly fell for the trap and was on the verge of relinquishing the captaincy. The incident involved the enti…
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