Sourav Ganguly reminded of iconic 2001 test, World Cup Final after Eden Gardens full-house

As historic pink-ball Test between India and Bangladesh concluded on Sunday, with India registering ir seventh consecutive Test win by an innings and 46 runs, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly was utterly delighted as first day-night match witnessed a jam-packed stadium. While reflecting upon huge crowd at stadium, Ganguly said that it made him feel like it was a World Cup Final and t any regular Test.

first-ever day-night Test to be played by both, India and Bangladesh, was well-received by all including fans and cricket veterans. match which saw pacers dominate with Indian fast-bowlers accounting for all Bangladesh wickets was also graced by several dignitaries including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ringing customary bell on first day at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to flag off match. 

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'Brings back memories of 2001 Test' 

Former Indian captain and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly while speaking to a news ncy said that ermous crowd gared to watch first-day night Test was surreal and it felt as if it was a World Cup Final. "This has never been witnessed in a Test match before. When was last time that such a huge crowd had gared to watch a Test match? It feels like a World Cup Final. This is what Test cricket should be about," Ganguly said. former India captain also added that match reminded him of  iconic Test against Australia back in 2001 where Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman had helped team register an unlikely win. "If you ask me, it brings back memories of 2001 Test match. It feels amazing. Test cricket should witness such kinds of packed stadiums," Ganguly said. 

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India's Test dominance at home continues 

Team India proved why y are a force to reckon at home in longest format of game as y beat Bangladesh in second and final Test match to wrap up series 2-0.  Meanwhile, this was also India's 7 straight Test win in a row, which is ir longest streak. Bangladesh who were trailing by 89 runs after y resumed ir innings on afteron of Day 3 could only man to 43 runs to ir overnight score and once Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed for 74, it was curtains down for visitors as y lost by an innings and 46 runs. 

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