sourav ganguly
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Sourav Ganguly was born into a sport-loving family but chose cricket over football against his parents' wishes, supported by his brother. He joined a cricket coaching camp and replaced his brother on the Bengal cricket team, making his international debut in 1992. Rumors of attitude problems hurt him but he was recalled in 1996 and scored a century, securing his place in the Indian test and ODI teams. He helped India start regularly winning matches along with teammates like Sachin and Dravid. He provided opportunities and guidance for young players and cultivated teamwork and merit over regional bias.
sourav ganguly
- 4. Born into a sport loving family. Earlier he was attracted towards football
- 5. Being natural right hander, He bats with left hand Going against his parents wish for making cricket as career. But strongly supported by his brother.
- 6. Joined cricket coaching camp. Eventually he replaced his brother in Bengal Cricket Team.
- 7. He made his international debut in 1992 against West Indies. Rumors of his attitude problems And lack of respect for senior players hurt Ganguly most.
- 8. After 4 years , he was called back for test series Vs England in 1996. He scored 131 in that match And fixed his position in test & ODI team.
- 9. He along with his batting peers like Sachin, Dravid started winning matches on regular basis.
- 15. Provided ample opportunities to youngsters in the team , support and guide them and stay by them in difficult times. Cultivated merit instead of regional bias. Positive , never-say-die attitude. Shifted the focus from individualisic performance to teamwork.
- 16. Encouraged younger team members. Guided them in difficult time. Shielded his team members from all kind ofnegative influences.
- 17. The famous NatWest shirt whirling incident that marked the joyous celebration of the birth of Men In Blue.