‘Would’ve banned him': Javagal Srinath wears match referee hat
The 2001 Test series against Australia remains one of the defining chapters in Indian cricket history, remembered for the stunning comeback in Kolkata, Harbhajan Singh's heroics and the emergence of Sourav Ganguly as a formidable leader. Another legendary detail from the series has also captured…
Another legendary detail from the series has also captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide: Ganguly's habit of making Australia's captain, Steve Waugh, wait for him at the toss. Waugh, one of the most successful captains of his era, has repeatedly spoken about his.
(PTI)Ganguly, too, has offered his perspective on the incident in recent years. Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath has now offered a pointed take on the episode, suggesting that Ganguly could have faced disciplinary action had the matter occurred under his watch as an.
What Happened
However, he played that match while carrying an injury and subsequently missed the remainder of the contest. The first Test in Mumbai ended in a convincing victory for Australia, who entered the series as strong favourites.
The 2001 Test series against Australia remains one of the defining chapters in Indian cricket history, remembered for the stunning comeback in Kolkata, Harbhajan Singh's heroics and the emergence of Sourav Ganguly as a.
Under Ganguly, India won BGT 2-1 in 2001.
Srinath, who became an ICC match referee after retiring from international cricket in 2003, was part of the Indian side for the opening Test of the series.
Key Details
But the result proved to be a false indication of what was to come. India produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in Test history in the second match at Eden Gardens.
As an ICC match referee, he has overseen more than 500 matches.
Srinath's own post-playing career has kept him closely connected to international cricket.
He pointed to the team's determination to restore faith in Indian cricket and to demonstrate that the sport could move forward with integrity.
Why It Matters
After being asked to follow on, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid produced a monumental partnership that transformed the contest, before Harbhajan Singh's bowling helped India complete an extraordinary turnaround. India became only the third team at the time to win a Test.
Indian cricket was attempting to rebuild its reputation following the match-fixing scandal that had shaken the sport at the end of the 1990s.
For Srinath, the significance of that period extended beyond the results on the field.
What Reports Say
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