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09th
March, 2001.
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| Sourav
Ganguly |
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"It
will be a special Test for me for it would be my first Test as captain at
the Eden Gardens. This is also a crucial Test for us for we are one down
in the series and a win here is very important before we proceed to Chennai."
- Indian captain in the Times of India |
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| John
Buchanan |
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"We
will try to build pressure right from the first ball in the second Test
at Kolkata and try to increase our authority" - Australian coach in an post
match interview to PTI
"The second Test is very crucial and the first day’s play will be vital
in deciding the outcome of the match and maybe the series." - On the Kolkata
Test |
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| Steve
Waugh |
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"Each
player has enjoyed the tour enormously. India has a lot to offer if one
bothers to open one's senses with smell, touch, sight and hearing being
bombarded every second of the day." - On India in his article in the news.com.au
"I
wish that my team be known as the world's best team. I want to establish
a record that cannot be broken by any other team. This though really inspires
me. Earlier I had never thought that we would win so many matches, but
now I want to win the 17th Test also." - In an interview to Aaj Tak
"Sachin
Tendulkar is a genius. If Sachin keep playings the way he played in Mumbai
it would be imposible for anyone to beat him." - Waugh on Tendulkar in
Aaj Tak
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| Mark
Waugh |
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"I
enjoyed myself. The wicket was very flat so missing out on a big score would
have been foolishness." After the match against BP XI in Mid- Day |
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| Sachin
Tendulkar |
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"If
I’m destined to get one, I will. I won’t be stopped. Equally, if I’m not
to get one, even my best efforts won’t bear fruit. In fact, I won’t take
guard (for the eigth time in five Tests) thinking about not having scored
a hundred here. That’s not the way I approach my game; that thought not to
be the approach of any batsman." - On not having scored a hundred at Eden
Garden's in the Telegraph. |
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"My
ambition is to take 100 Test wickets. I have got the opportunity now and
I realise that the team will look to me in this series. I am confident
and ready to face challenge." - Talking to the The New Indian Express
"Its
a big challenge to me. I know there will be a lot of expectations. I will
perform to the best of my ability." - On his recall
"The
Australians are a tough side. But I am looking forward to the chance to
bowl against the best team in the world." the left-arm spinner on the
Australian side
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"He
has been bowling exceptionally well for the last couple of seasons. He deserves
a chance." Hyderabad coach on Raju's recall. |
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"It
is better late than never. It would not have been fair if he (Raju) had
not been selected. I feel happy that justice has been done." - The Hyderabad
offspinner Raju's inclusion in the Indian team |
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"I
was playing well, but was unlucky to get out to such deliveries. But this
time, I will definitely begin more carefully." - Talking to The Statesman
during at the nets in Kolkata |
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"Now
that I am back, I will try to do my best. We should approach the game with
an open mind and we will surely do well this time." - The lanky mediumpacer
to The Statesman |
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CAB
official
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"The
moment there is trouble in the galleries, the cameras will automatically
focus on the spot and start filming the trouble. The trouble makers will
be identified before they leave the ground, making it easier for the police
to nab the culprits." CAB on plans to install spy cameras at the Eden Gardens,
Kolkata |
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