PTI

Chittagong, May 16: Lambasting the media for writing one-sided stories, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday denied having any talks of joining the Indian Cricket League.

"It's not true. There are too many stories going around. It is time that we clarify things. I did not have any discussion with anyone. Not signing any such thing in future also," Ganguly said reacting to a question on ICL after his net session.

"There is no chance of any discussion with anyone at any stage in future also. I am not joining anything or any league. I am honoured to play for my country," he said.

The controversy was created when Ganguly was reported to have signed for Indian Cricket League.

Zee TV Chairman Subhash Chandra recently announced the separate cricket league offering a winner's purse of $1 million. The League will be launched with a Twenty20 championship that will feature two overseas stars as well as four current or recent Indian internationals.

When the question veered on to the topic of a sting operation undertaken by a private channel, Ganguly said, "I have been around for the last 12 years. I am again saying such things need clarification. They don't work on our mind.

"There are too many sources doing the rounds. If you do a story, you need the sources. There is too much of competition I understand, and you are doing your duty. But please don't quote us out of context," he said.

The sting operation quoted the selectors saying that Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly had their own followers during the World Cup, which affected the team's prospects in the event.