Sourav Ganguly Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Wriddhiman Saha
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Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow cricketer Wriddhiman Saha following Saha’s public claims regarding Ganguly’s involvement in organizing Lionel Messi’s promotional visit to India in 2023. The dispute stems from Saha alleging that Ganguly acted as an intermediary between the event organizers and Messi, and that Ganguly’s actions were connected to Saha being excluded from the Indian cricket team.
The Origin of the Dispute: Saha’s claims and Ganguly’s Response
Wriddhiman Saha publicly stated that Sourav Ganguly played a role in bringing Lionel Messi to India for a promotional event and acted as a middleman in the process. https://www.indiatodayne.in/sports/cricket/story/sourav-ganguly-files-defamation-suit-against-wriddhiman-saha-2023-07-26-1976411-2023-07-26 ganguly’s legal team responded with a notice demanding a retraction of these statements and seeking damages.
Ganguly, in his official complaint, asserted that Saha’s allegations were made publicly without any factual basis and were damaging to his reputation. https://www.indiatodayne.in/sports/cricket/story/sourav-ganguly-files-defamation-suit-against-wriddhiman-saha-2023-07-26-1976411-2023-07-26
while Ganguly was present at the stadium during Messi’s visit, reports indicate he was seated in a separate section and appeared disappointed amidst the chaotic scenes that unfolded.https://www.indiatodayne.in/sports/cricket/story/sourav-ganguly-files-defamation-suit-against-wriddhiman-saha-2023-07-26-1976411-2023-07-26
Lionel Messi’s India Visit
Despite the surrounding controversy, Lionel Messi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received during his visit to India in July 2023. He stated, “I just want to thank everyone for the love and affection during these days in India. In fact,it was a truly stunning experience for us to be able to share it.” https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/messi-india-visit-speech-love-affection-return/blt6999999999999999
Messi acknowledged the intensity of the experience, saying, “And even though it was short and intense, it was wonderful to receive all this love that I knew existed, but receiving it directly was amazing. It was a crazy experience, everything they did for us these days.” He also expressed his desire to return to India in the future, potentially for a match or another visit. https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/messi-india-visit-speech-love-affection-return/blt6999999999999999
Key Takeaways
* Sourav Ganguly filed a defamation lawsuit against Wriddhiman Saha.
* The lawsuit is a result of Saha’s public claims about Ganguly’s role in organizing Lionel Messi’s India visit.
* Ganguly maintains that saha’s allegations are baseless and damaging to his reputation.
* Lionel Messi expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic welcome he received in India.
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