On Friday, Sourav Ganguly, a former captain of the Indian cricket team, stated that he enjoyed opening the batting with Sachin Tendulkar more than he did with Virender Sehwag because Sachin helped him become a better player.
He was giving a speech at the annual convention of the realtors’ apex organisation CREDAI, which was held here in this location. During a round of rapid-fire questions moderated by the Chairman of Anarock, Anuj Puri, Ganguly was asked who, between Sachin and Sehwag, he loved opening the innings with more. Sachin or Sehwag?
“Sachin was the most rational of the bunch, while Sehwag was completely off his rocker. So your name is Sachin. “He not only helped me become a better person, but also a better footballer,” he stated. “Sachin was actually the one who inspired me to step up my game.”
In response to the second question, which live person Sourav Ganguly admired the most, he opted to identify the “small master.”
“Sachin. He was one of a kind, and I had the opportunity to observe him closely. I have witnessed him being struck in the rib cage. Did not make a noise. Got runs. The following morning, he was found to have a double rib fracture.
“I heard a sound, and then I went up to him and inquired if he was all right. He stated that he was doing well. The following morning, he was found to have fractures. “He was one of a kind,” he remarked.
When asked whether exam was more difficult, the one in Australia or the one in England, he responded that the test in Australia was more difficult.
When given the opportunity to choose between being captain of the Indian cricket team and President of the BCCI, Sourav Ganguly opted to lead the Indian cricket team instead.
When asked to choose between India’s victory at home in the Kolkata test in 2001 or India’s victory at Lords in the Natwest Cup final in 2002, he responded: “If I had to pick one, it would be the Lords victory.”
“The victory in 2001 at home was pivotal in the evolution of the team. The team’s faith was shaken as a result of it.
Ganguly mentioned the Sri Lankan spinner Muralidharan as an opponent who gave him nightmares, particularly because Muralidharan was getting up there in age.
“As he got older, the more wisdom and experience he gained. When Murali was older is when I had the most trouble with him, Ganguly added.
Ganguly gave a lengthy speech about leadership before the rapid-fire round, during which he mentioned how important it is to pay attention to what others have to say.
He stated, “It’s not my way or the highway,” and provided several examples to back up his statement.
Due to the fact that he had held several positions of authority, he was able to discuss the importance of having an eye for locating the appropriate talent and providing it with adequate opportunity.
“By doing so, you foster an environment in which they can freely express themselves.” He offered the piece of advice that one should leave the game on a winning note before retiring from it.
Ganguly stated that mental training was the key to successfully coping with high levels of pressure.
Over 1,300 of CREDAI’s more than 13,000 builder-members have registered for this event, which will take place over the course of three days.