It’s advantage India versus Aussies, says Sourav

[Andy]

Calcutta: Sourav Ganguly feels that it will be Advantage India when they take on Australia in a seven-match one-day series starting later this month. “It will be a close series but then my money will be on India since they are playing at home,†the former India captain said on Saturday. Sourav was speaking at an interactive session with the dealers of the Captain TMT bars, of which he is a brand ambassador. For the first time, Sourav went on record saying that he will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2010 Indian Premier League (IPL). “I will be the captain next season and will take all the decisions...†he said. Sourav, however, refused to say who would be his favourite as coach for the Shah Rukh Khan owned franchise. “Both John (Wright) and Dav (Whatmore) have good knowledge of the game. But I know John better since I have worked with him for five years during my stint as India captain,†he said. When asked who was the best captain in world cricket now, India’s most successful captain said that he admired Ricky Ponting, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Andrew Strauss. “But at this moment Ponting is the best in the world. He is slightly ahead of Dhoni, I will say,†he said. Sourav said he was not surprised by Eden Gardens getting a chance to host a one-dayer against Sri Lanka. “If Eden doesn’t get, who will!†Speaking about leadership quality, Sourav said a good captain should not take the beaten path. “He has to invent things. He can’t be dogmatic in his approach. He has to win the trust of the players and should not be afraid of taking risks. Whatever happens inside the selection meetings, he should be honest with that to his team members. Trust is very important to become a successful captain,†he said. Such was the response during the interactive session that Sourav stopped the anchor and asked the crowd to continue with their questions. “Don’t call it off. Let them ask. I am enjoying this thing,†he said and the crowd lapped it up. He said that when he first took up the game he didn’t know he would be a captain. “You don’t start think such things. It was just my love for the game that I used to go to Eden Gardens. I used to be thrilled. “When I got a chance to play for Bengal I was so excited. Then came the East Zone call and I was more excited. And like that when I got a call to play for my country I was over the moon. Ditto when I was made the skipper. “What I am trying to say is that with time my perspective changed. And I think that happens with everyone,†he said. When asked about his famous ‘half-Monty’ at Lord’s after India’s win over England in the 2002 Natwest Trophy, Sourav said he did that out of excitement and was not venting his ire at anyone. “Won’t you be excited when you strike a deal,†he asked. About his best ODI and Test innings, the elegant left-hander said 96 against Pakistan in Toronto in 1997 was his best ODI innings. “And 144 against Australia in Brisbane I will rate as my best Test innings.†And anything that still rankles? “Well the 2003 World Cup final loss to Australia,†he signed off. ========================================================== http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091011/jsp/sports/story_11601889.jsp

[SSJ4Kakashi]

Go DADA!:two_thumbs_up: You have been a great leader for India over the years and hope you will lead KKR to the IPL 2010 trophy!And GO INDIA!Demolish :punter: and co.

[Params7]

For the first time, Sourav went on record saying that he will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2010 Indian Premier League (IPL). “I will be the captain next season and will take all the decisions...” he said.

YAYZORZ

[Septimius Severus]

Gangsterguly should shut his mouth.afterall this was the guy who pretended to be injured so that he wouldn't face the Aussies on a green seamer IN INDIA. Coward Kid. Lulz he was despised at Lancs when he was the overseas pro. He once made a 50,raised his bat to the dressing room and All his teammates turned their back towards him.

[Sachinism]

^^ LOL nice username

[SachDan]

Yet another Paki troll makes his way to ICF! Typo made sure he didn't get the desired username he was looking for :)

[Septimius Severus]

U mad ganguly is a coward? He feined injury on the morning of a Test match.

[champ]

ganguly is not watching the recent australian exploits i guess ... could be drowsing off all this while .. after all he was doing same in the field while playing.. :haha:

[Gambit]

U mad ganguly is a coward? He feined injury on the morning of a Test match.

Atleast he didn't do it minutes before the biggest World Cup QF of all time which led to a humiliating defeat, an insulting send off for an oldie who was played in his 6th WC just to make a record and immense heart break for a 120 million people of a certain country. :winky:

[Shane]

1/2=0.50 ENDdulkar gets dumped out in 15 mins.

[EnterTheVoid]

I thought he was one of the pro - ganguly mob from the old ICF :cantstop:

[Septimius Severus]

True but a test match IN india WHILE being the skipper. Guess he took skipper literally cuz he sure as hell skipped that Test. Gangster vs Aus in odi's 35 matches 33 Inn 0 n/o 774 runs @ 23.45. SR 67.71 1 100 And 5 50's. Oh and he made the biggest blunder in Indian ODI history. WC FINAL VS AUS 2003. This genius WINS the toss and ELECTS TO BOWL. That was the greatest blunder in Indian Odi history. Thank you says The Punter on his way to a brutally brilliant 140* Gangster gave Aus a WC

[champ]

True but a test match IN india WHILE being the skipper. Guess he took skipper literally cuz he sure as hell skipped that Test. Gangster vs Aus in odi's 35 matches 33 Inn 0 n/o 774 runs @ 23.45. SR 67.71 1 100 And 5 50's. Oh and he made the biggest blunder in Indian ODI history. WC FINAL VS AUS 2003. This genius WINS the toss and ELECTS TO BOWL. That was the greatest blunder in Indian Odi history. Thank you says The Punter on his way to a brutally brilliant 140* Gangster gave Aus a WC

he's long gone .. mistakes do happen .. we have mourned enough after that loss.. dont bring the ghosts back..

[rdthewall]

For the first time, Sourav went on record saying that he will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2010 Indian Premier League (IPL). “I will be the captain next season and will take all the decisions...” he said. He is back!

[Dinx - the Jinx]

When Dada speaks, you just have to lend ur ear and listed.. If you dont LEND- you'll go from Tendulkar to Endulkar.. ha ha... Okay. nothing against Tendulkar here.. just pissed off at this guy Endulkar.. why do the mods allow such guys to even post here? Just curious.. do any of you guys go to their forum? Atleast I dont..

[Septimius Severus]

Dinnakkar u mad? Brb not breaking rules BUT stating truth. Shame dinnakkar can't handle the truth: Gangerineguly gave Aus the WC IN 2003. Lulz you know it yet you can't admit it. U mad?

[vvvslaxman]

Gangsterguly should shut his mouth.afterall this was the guy who pretended to be injured so that he wouldn't face the Aussies on a green seamer IN INDIA. Coward Kid. .

As much as i hate Dada for this jinx prediction i have to ask what is it got antyhing to do with his statement about this series?

[Master Blaster]

Bengali tiger speaks the truth. rawrrrrrr

[Mr. Wicket]

U mad ganguly is a coward? He feined injury on the morning of a Test match.

Atleast he didn't do it minutes before the biggest World Cup QF of all time which led to a humiliating defeat' date=' an insulting send off for an oldie who was played in his 6th WC just to make a record and immense heart break for a 120 million people of a certain country. :winky:[/quote']

[Septimius Severus]

Mr wicket you seem mad. Problems at home son?maybe i can help. End of the day akram WILL ALWAYS be greater than the gangerineguly. 1 player WON a WC in Australia - akram 1 player L0ST a WC AT THE TOSS - THE gangsterguly. Shame mr wicket still havin nightmares bout WC 2003 FINAL. It is okay mr wicket live in denial.deep down you know HE lost the 2003 WC FINAl.