Sourav Ganguly revealed VVS Laxman’s disappointment after being excluded from India’s 2003 World Cup squad, leading to a three-month silence between them. Ganguly admitted the decision, favouring Dinesh Mongia, caused a rift, despite Laxman’s ODI record. Although controversial, Laxman returned post-World Cup, proving his value in subsequent series, and Ganguly emphasized the decision wasn’t personal, as India reached the final. Post navigation ‘I believe I can do it some more’: Neeraj Chopra confident of 90m-plus throws after Paris win Pant breaks silence on Gavaskar’s ‘stupid to superb’ u-turn
