Sunil Gavaskar had three interesting choices when asked about legends from his era who would have succeeded in IPL.

Former India cricketer BS Chandrasekhar was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Monday, Karnataka State Cricket Association spokesperson said.

Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar heaped praise on Sunil Gavaskar during Eden Garden's 150th year celebration.

The evening, in which close to 2200 people took their seats, in the stands and under a marquee, on the outfield of the famous ground, was underpinned by camaraderie and genuine affection.

In what clearly is a post-Eighties selection, Ganguly has not chosen Bishan Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna or Chandrasekhar in any squad. VVS Laxman as 12th man in Test squad debatable even as Mohammed Azharuddin is totally ignored. Most slots have gone to players Ganguly has captained or groomed. The choice of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the ODI squad tells about the...

Besides hosts India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Nepal will participate in the tournament.

Anil Kumble, along with Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul David, have contributed to a TV serial on the life of V.S. Chandrasekhar, a former TT national champion.