'Nice to see you with your shirt on': Nasser Hussain pokes fun at Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly made his Test debut at the Lord's Cricket Ground. (Sourav Ganguly photo)
Sourav Ganguly and Nasser Hussain were involved in a friendly banter on Twitter on Monday.
Ganguly, the former India captain, posted a picture on the social media platform of himself at Lord's, recalling the beginning of his Test career.
The 46-year-old captioned the picture: "Back at lords. This is where career started."
Back at lords ..this is where career started ..
In reply to Ganguly's tweet, Hussain wrote: "You're on that balcony again ... nice to see you with your shirt on !!"
Back at lords ..this is where career started .. pic.twitter.com/JXi8ykxuNV
You’re on that balcony again ... nice to see you with your shirt on !!
Hussain's tweet was in reference to one of the most iconic moments in cricket, when Ganguly took off his shirt and waved it from the Lord's balcony after India defeated England in 2002 Natwest Trophy final.
Earlier that year, former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff had indulged in a similar celebration after India lost the sixth ODI at Wankhede Stadium as the Three Lions secured a 3-3 draw in the six-match ODI series.
So when India chased down the stiff target of 325 to clinch the 2002 Natwest Trophy, Ganguly could not hold onto his emotions as he waved his shirt from the balcony in jubilation.
The Lord's cricket ground is also extra special for the Kolkata cricketer as it was here that he made his Test debut for India.
In 1996, Ganguly was handed his first Test cap in the second five-day match of India's tour of England.
On his debut, the left-handed batsman smashed a glorious 131 as the match ended in a draw. He also picked up three wicket in the match.
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