Published 14:51 IST, July 27th 2019

Sourav Ganguly vs Vinod Kambli, 'Horses for courses' vs 'same team across formats': Internet divided

Sourav Ganguly and Vinod Kambli had contrasting opinions regarding the Indian squad for the upcoming West Indies tour. The fans also came forward to have a say in this

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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After Team India's squ for all three formats was anunced last week for upcoming tour of West Indies, Sourav Ganguly was t convinced and opined that it was high time for selectors to pick same players in all formats of game for rhythm and confidence as only a few of m are playing in all formats. However, former Indian batsman Vid Kambli was of opinion that best players should be chosen to play in that particular format.

Sourav Ganguly and Vid Kambli: contrasting opinions

Ganguly, who is regarded as one of India's most successful captains, said that great teams h consistent players, before vising Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it was t about making all happy but picking best for country and being consistent. 'Prince of Calcutta' also ded that re is dearth of players in squ who can play all formats of game before saying that he was surprised t to find Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane's names in ODI squ.

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Here are Ganguly's tweets:

RE: Team India's West Indies Tour: Vid Kambli Contricts Sourav Ganguly, Bats For 'horses For Courses'

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Meanwhile, Vid Kambli was t on same p with Ganguly. He took to social media and wrote that he believes in horses for courses and that best players should be chosen for format and played which will help Team India preserve its players as he reckoned that with big pool of players at disposal, manment can utilize m for bigger series.

Kambli's 'Horses for Courses' statement impresses netizens too

As both left-handers h me valid points, fans also came forward to have a say in this and as time of publishing, Kambli appears to have netizens' backing.

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Pro-Kambli opinions:

Pro-Sourav Ganguly: 

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