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Journalism of Courage
Vs SA (1996/97) 6, 0
Big moment as the home boy gets to play his first Test at Eden. After scoring six in the first innings Ganguly as a chance to play the real hero. Chasing 467 in the second Ganguly gets a duck to become one of Klusener’s 8 wickets
RESULT: South Africa win
Vs Australia (1997/98) 65, DNB
Ganguly’s highest score here but he was one of many batsmen who shone for India. The top six all scored more than 50 — and the others all scored more than Ganguly
RESULT: India won
Vs Pakistan (1998/99) 17, 24
Another chance for Ganguly to shine at Eden. India needed 279 in the fourth innings for a memorable win. The top order fell obligingly for Ganguly to play hero but all he could manage was 24
RESULT: Pakistan win
Vs Australia (2000/01) 23, 48
His first Test at home after becoming the captain. He was shaping well during his 48 in the second innings till McGrath’s sledging beat him. Eventually Harbhajan took revenge
RESULT: India win
Vs West Indies (2002/03) 29, 16
A perfect batting pitch that saw a high-scoring draw. Five centuries, a couple of 50s and even Srinath scoring 46. But so such luck for Ganguly to reach any milestone.
RESULT: Draw, the only match in the series the hosts fail to win
