Munaf Patel fined!

In the Irani Cup final, on Day 3 Rest of India fast bowler Munaf Patel had an altercation with Chopra of Delhi. This forced Delhi skipper Virendra Sehwag to intervene who was also abused by Munaf.

Subsequently Sehwag lodged an official complaint with the match referee. It was said that Sehwag returned to Delhi at the end of day 3 though Delhi is still batting at 113 for 3 chasing 378.

Match Referee Jadeja enquired and said to have sent the report to BCCI. The unofficial news is that Munaf Patel found guilty and was fined 75% of his match fee.

This is not the first time the pacer is involved in an incident like this. He was found guilty of verbally abusing Gamini Silva after the umpire turned down the leg before wicket appeal.

Jadeja said, "Delhi was represented by coach Vijay Dahia, while Rest of India was represented by Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and Munaf."

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Sehwag walks out of Irani on Day 3!

Sehwag, skipper of Delhi team playing against the Rest of India team in the Irani Cup went home at the end of Day 3 though Delhi were still playing at 113 for 3.

It was said that the trip was already planned due to his personal reasons, but other sources had a different story to say.

They said there was a rivalry between Munaf Patel and Sehwag and in protests of that, Sehwag returned to Delhi.

Munaf Patel had a altercation with Delhi opener Chopra. Sehwag interevened and Munaf abused Delhi skipper as well. This forced Delhi skipper to lodge an official complaint with the match referee R R Jadeja.

This was the reason stated for Delhi captain to walk out of the match mid-way. Others said that he was going to personal work which was already planned and he was calm and cool when checking out of the hotel. So, there is no walk out here!

Only Sehwag knows the reason!

Two More Years Left in Me: Ganguly

Famous for bouncing back, the Prince of Kolkata, said in clear terms that he has left at least two years of cricket in him. He will not hang his boots until then.

He said, the senior players have understood that the ODI is more for younger players. Looks like he has realized that the doors are shut for the ODI. But, he is sure that test cricket and T20 is still left in him for at least 2 years.

"I would like to think I have a couple of years left," Ganguly said when asked if he would miss cricket once he quits the game.

"But I won't say I'll miss touring. I'll miss the cricket we play the satisfaction you get from scoring a century or from winning a Test," the left-hander told 'The Sun' today.

He further added that, he misses the one-day game but the older players understand we won't be playing in the 2011 World Cup. So now it is time for the young players to get match experience.

"So I will finish both IPL and Test cricket at the same at this stage of my career I am not playing for financial gain, it's all about the performance." he said.

"You want to finish with reputation in tact, not with people questioning your ability," he added.

Source: Internet

Ganguly Not in Irani Cup! End of Road?

Once again the selectors have given room for everyone to talk about the career of former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly.

He is not sure why should he be the victim? Why is he always? It all started with the rift between him and former Indian coach Chappell. He bounced back and got a place into both Test and ODI team.

He is one among the four who did not perform during the test series against Sri Lanka in 2008.

Should be really disappointing for him and his fans. Can he bounce back one more time? Is there enough time left for him to bounce back?

Though, the BCCI panel is going to change before the team selection for the Australian tour, but have to wait and see whether he will get his chance.

All the best Ganguly!