Srinath jokes he would have banned Ganguly over delayed 2001 Eden Test toss
Former India pacer Javagal Srinath has said he would have considered banning Sourav Ganguly for his late arrival at the coin toss during the iconic 2001 Eden Gardens Test against Australia. Despite the remark, Srinath acknowledged Ganguly's outstanding qualities as a captain, particularly his skill in nurturing young talent. The 2001 Test came during a period of significant change for Indian cricket, which was rebuilding its image following the match-fixing scandal of the late 1990s. Players of that era were deeply committed to restoring the sport's credibility in the country.
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