Srinath reflects on Ganguly's 2001 toss delay and its impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
At an event in Chennai on August 9, 2026, Javagal Srinath discussed the iconic toss incident during the 2001 Test at Eden Gardens, where Sourav Ganguly delayed the coin toss for Australian captain Steve Waugh. Srinath suggested that, had he been the match referee, he would have considered banning Ganguly for the delay, although he acknowledged Ganguly's significant leadership contributions to Indian cricket. Srinath praised Ganguly's talent in nurturing young players after the match-fixing scandal of the late 1990s transformed the of the sport, leading to a renewed focus on integrity and improvement in performance by the Indian team. Srinath also shared insights from the 2003 World Cup final, emphasizing the team's dynamics in game strategy decisions.
- •Srinath commented on Ganguly's toss delay at the 2001 Eden Gardens Test.
- •He would have considered banning Ganguly as a referee.
- •Srinath praised Ganguly for nurturing talents like Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.
- •Post-1999, Indian cricket worked to improve its image after scandals.
- •Srinath recalled discussions about batting strategy during the 2003 World Cup final.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I would have banned Sourav Ganguly’: Javagal Srinath on Steve Waugh’s wait during 2001 Eden Test toss
"Javagal Srinath expressed that he might have imposed a ban on Sourav Ganguly for his delay in tossing the coin, though he acknowledged Ganguly's exceptional leadership and his ability to foster new talent. The landscape of Indian cricket saw immense transformation following the match-fixing scandal in the late 1990s, with players united in their commitment to rehabilitating the sport's reputation.
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