Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian skipper, recently featured on a reality show where he was asked about the qualities he would like to take from Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Ganguly responded: «Sachin's greatness, Virat's aggressiveness, and Dhoni's calmness.» When queried about a quality he possesses that the three legends don't, Ganguly promptly replied, «adjustment,» earning applause from the audience.
Sourav Ganguly, a former BCCI president, is celebrated as one of Team India's finest captains.
Ganguly's illustrious career includes 113 Tests with 7,212 runs at an average of 42 and 311 ODIs with over 11,000 runs at an average of 41. He had guided India to the finals of the 2003 ODI World Cup and also led the team to a series victory against Pakistan in 2003004.
He formed a potent opening pair with Sachin Tendulkar, providing a robust foundation to India's batting lineup.
Under his guidance, India secured Test victories away and embarked on a remarkable streak culminating in the 2003 World Cup final. The victory in Pakistan elevated him to cult status.
Speaking about Ganguly, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar acknowledged Ganguly's impact on Indian cricket.
Akhtar credited him with altering the Indian team's mentality. Before Ganguly's, Akhtar admitted he never believed India could beat Pakistan, emphasizing Ganguly's pivotal role in the «transformation of Indian cricket.»
Sourav Ganguly, a former BCCI president, is celebrated as one of Team India's finest captains.
Debuting internationally in 1992, Ganguly's illustrious career includes 113 Tests with 7,212 runs at an average of 42 and 311 ODIs with over 11,000 runs at an average of 41. Leading India in the 2003 ODI World Cup, Ganguly
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