Azharuddin supports Sourav Ganguly's bid to conduct Day/Night Tests

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has supported BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's claims to hold Day/Night Tests. Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that skipper Virat Kohli is also on same p with BCCI president. Azharuddin, who was Ganguly's first international captain, is happy to see him grow in his role as an administrator.

"It is good if captain is agreeable like Dada. It is a good experiment. You will get to kw if public will like it or t. It should be implemented," Azharuddin said during felicitation ceremony. "I am very happy Ganguly has become BCCI president. He's one of finest persons and an outstanding human being. One of best players we won so many tournaments. He played cricket in his terms and as BCCI president too I hope he will play that on his term also," he said. 

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Azharuddin recalls Test debut

Azharuddin, who made his Test debut at Eden Gardens with a century and later had some memorable moments at this ground including captaincy saving hundred and Hero Cup victory, said that he is number two in terms of popularity. "With advent of Ganguly, I have become number two, because he is local boy here. n after that Laxman came," he said in a lighter vein standing on dais with Ganguly and Laxman by his side. Azharuddin fondly recollected his starting days and thanked former Bengal captain and newly formed Indian Cricketers' Association president Ashok Malhotra for pushing his case during an Irani Cup game, which used to be a trial for national team selection.

"When I was first selected for Irani Trophy. I was t going to play that match, but he (Malhotra) told Kapil Paaji that you have to play this boy. I cant forget that. "I got 50 runs in that match and got recognition. It's nice to see him here after a long time," Azharuddin said on sidelines of Sourav Ganguly's felicitation after he became BCCI president.

Malhotra, who has been elected as ICA president unanimously, was also part of felicitation ceremony. "Whenever I come to Eden Gardens, I have words to say. People really love me here. When I first played for India, I thought people loved me more in Bengal," Azharuddin said. "I thank people of Bengal from bottom of my heart. y have rallied around me during good and bad times. I thought I gave a little bit of joy. I got more from people of Bengal." 

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