Sourav Ganguly Backs KL Rahul as India's ODI Frontman

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed that KL Rahul's impressive ODI numbers may have influenced his preference over Rishabh Pant in the Champions Trophy. Ganguly, now a brand ambassador for Vura, also highlighted India's depth in cricket talent and backed Virat Kohli for future success.

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has thrown his support behind KL Rahul in the ongoing Champions Trophy, citing Rahul's exceptional One Day International (ODI) statistics as potentially tipping the scales in his favor over Rishabh Pant.

Ganguly, recently named as Vura's brand ambassador, emphasized India's robust batting lineup and expressed confidence in Virat Kohli overcoming his challenges against leg-spinners. The ex-BCCI president also advocated for the inclusion of Abhishek Sharma in ODIs following his striking T20I performance.

Ganguly underlined India's cricketing superiority over the years, particularly in contests against Pakistan, marking them as tournament favorites. He also praised Mohammed Shami's form and discussed the potential semifinal qualifiers amid Australia's player absences.

(With inputs from agencies.)