Ganguly: Sachin, Sanath wickets hold key
Kolkata captain Sourav Ganguly has said that the early dismissal of host skipper Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya was crucial in their game at Mumbai on Friday.
“We have to get rid of Sachin and Sanath early in the match, to get the better of Mumbai,” said Ganguly.
“With Sachin back and Sanath striking form, it will be a close game,” he added. Read more
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