Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain and president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his viewpoint on pressure, emphasizing its positive impact on athletes.
During the engaging conversation at RevSportz’s Trailblazers 2.0 Conclave, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and squash champion Sourav Ghosal delved into the essence of sportsmanship. They particularly emphasized the crucial aspects of handling pressure and maintaining a winning mindset.
When posed with the question of which player from the Indian cricket team he once led could excel in squash, Ganguly promptly shared his perspective. In a lively exchange with squash champion Sourav Ghosal, Ganguly suggested that the legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar possesses the skills necessary to thrive in squash.
“I think Sachin (Tendulkar) would have excelled in racket sport because of his ball sense. He played table tennis very well,” said Ganguly during the ‘Sourav Calling Sourav’ session at the RevSportz’s Trailblazers 2.0 Conclave.
Squash champ Saurav Ghosal, on the other hand, was asked about which cricketer he could relate to or see himself in. He responded: “Rahul Dravid. From outside, he (Dravid) looks like a very methodical person, something that resonates with me,” he replied.
Ghosal delved deeper into his understanding of Ganguly, highlighting a significant milestone from the former India captain’s career in 1996. Moreover, looking back on Ganguly’s comeback in 1996 following his earlier stint in 1992, Ghosal aimed to understand what was going on in the former captain’s mind during the in-between years.
“He (Ganguly) was picked in the Indian team in 1992. Then, after a while, he came back in 1996 and scored back-to-back Test hundreds. I wanted to know how he went through that period and kept himself ready,” said Ghosal.
Ganguly emphasized the importance of pressure in sports, encouraging its acknowledgment and appreciation. “Sport is not about participating anymore. If you want to be treated as a champion, you have to win,” said Ganguly amid a thunderous round of applause.
