Former Indian captain ROBBED of phone valued at ₹1.6 lakh that had sensitive information during renovations of his house

Sourav Ganguly's phone was stolen from his home while undergoing renovations.

Former Indian captain ROBBED of phone valued at ₹1.6 lakh that had sensitive information during renovations of his house

Sourav Ganguly's ₹1.6 lakh phone had sensitive and important information (Image via ESPN)

Sourav Ganguly recently reported to the police that his mobile phone, valued at ₹1.6 lakh, was robbed in January. The robbery occurred during renovations of his house. According to the reports, the phone was used for his daily affairs. 

The phone had information such as his bank details. It was kept in his house in its designated spot, but was picked up. Ganguly spoke to the press, stating how he needed his phone due to the information stored in it.

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I think my phone was stolen from home. I last saw the phone around 11:30 am on January 19. I tried to find the phone but couldn't find it. Deeply concerned about the loss of my phone. Because the phone has multiple contact numbers and access to personal information and accounts. I request you to trace the phone or take appropriate action.
Sourav Ganguly to the press

The police have spoken to the workers of the renovation regarding it. The investigation is still ongoing, but there have been no updates. 

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Sourav Ganguly explains why India hasn’t hosted an U19 ODI World Cup 

India is one of the biggest cricket nations in the world, with many citizens being fanatics of the game. It has hosted numerous World Cups, but never an U19 World Cup. Reaching nine finals and currently contesting to win their 6th title, India has never hosted the tournament. Sourav Ganguly, who used to be the President of the BCCI, explained the tournament was a “loss making tournament”. 

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Sourav Ganguly believes the U19 World Cup will soon be hosted in India (Images via ESPN)

In an interview with Revsportz, the former Indian captain explained that there isn’t any reason not to hold the tournament, but didn’t want to take cricket from other countries. He added that the tournament didn’t earn money, as there weren’t many fans watching due to the lack of stars. 

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