Never seen such a thing in my life: Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that the West Indian players’ decision to pull out of the ongoing series against India over a payment dispute is unacceptable.

Ganguly, speaking to the reporters at the Edens Gardens where the fifth ODI was scheduled to be held, said: "I have never seen such a thing in my life, it's unprecedented."

"It's also unfortunate because the Windies should have played on, they just can't go back and call off the tour just because of payment dispute." 

CAB joint secretary Subir Ganguly, upset at being deprived of a chance to host an international match, hoped that the Eden Gardens would be given a ODI against Sri Lanka, who are filling in to compensate for the financial losses that the cancellation of the Windies tour will result in.

He said. "This is a huge embarrassment for all of us. We have spoken to the Board and they have assured an ODI. We will refund the money or it can be exchanged with Lanka one-dayer."