Sourav Ganguly Quotes

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Sourav Ganguly

Profession : Entertainer

Birth : July 8, 1972

Sometimes as a player you do not want to get into a controversy.

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I lost my captaincy after winning the series 2-0, and also getting a Test match 100. I never captained India after that. I couldn't play one-day cricket in spite of being the best ODI player in the world at that time.

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Health starts in the head and goes to the heart and other parts of the body.

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I live in the present and do not look that far ahead.

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Fortunately, being on TV has led me to have a stylist. I generally pick up what I want to wear, and get my stylist's approval for it.

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I love going to England and discovering new places in the countryside. I love the English weather and the freedom that the place gives.

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A captain sees you differently from the way you see yourself. You need a captain who can push you.

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Absolutely, I used to run very fast between the wickets.

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A good opening stand is always crucial for a team.

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In 1992, I was part of the Test team and played the Tri-series too. But, I missed the World Cup after being left out of the squad since I was fairly young.

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I played my first World Cup game against South Africa where I scored 97 runs before being run-out by Jonty Rhodes.

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Kohli is a huge addition to the side not just because of his batting but with his attitude as well. He lifts everyone on the field. There is so much passion in his cricket.

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If you are considered as favourites, you have stand up and deliver. You can't make too many mistakes. You have to be the best.

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With high-profile jobs, comes pressure and competition.

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Everything in life is about standing up and making the most of your opportunities.

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As captain of India, the world was at my feet and then I did not find myself in the team. Not many captains would find themselves in that position.

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English conditions have changed over the years. Lots of runs are being scored in one-day cricket now in England, pitches are good for batting.

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England has some very good cricketers. And don't rule West Indies out. They have some explosive players.

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There is no doubt that Nathan Lyon is a great spinner but so were Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan and Graeme Swann.

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I wanted to take away the fear of failure from the youngsters because when I came into the Indian team I faced that pressure.

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