Javagal Srinath reflects on Ganguly's famous toss delay incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
At an EEMAGINE event, Javagal Srinath recalled the famous 2001 toss incident where Sourav Ganguly made Steve Waugh wait. Srinath stated that had he been the match referee, he would have banned Ganguly for a few games due to perceived gamesmanship. While expressing his disapproval of the delay, Srinath praised Ganguly’s leadership and the transformation of Indian cricket post-match-fixing scandal. He discussed the team's strategy during the 2003 World Cup final against Australia, recounting his preference to bat first, but ultimately respecting the decision made by Ganguly.
- •Srinath would have suspended Ganguly for delaying the toss in 2001.
- •He praised Ganguly’s role in nurturing young cricketers.
- •Srinath preferred batting first in the 2003 World Cup final against Australia.
- •He noted the shift in Indian cricket after the late 1990s match-fixing scandal.
- •Srinath emphasized the need for balance between bat and ball in modern cricket.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — As match referee, I would have banned Ganguly for making Steve Waugh wait at the toss: Javagal Srinath
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