Sourav Ganguly Quotes & Sayings

The selection rules are the same for everybody. I am trying to make a comeback just like some other players who got dropped after the Pakistan tour. I hope my time will come. — Sourav Ganguly

When I used to be the captain of India, many people literally hated me for being overly expressive.
Once I retired, the same people used to say COME BACK DADA, WE MISS YOU. The same thing will happen in the case of MS Dhoni.
The ones who criticise him right now will understand his importance once he retires. — Sourav Ganguly

Dhoni backs players as well. People like (Suresh) Raina, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma have developed under him as players and has some terrific qualities as a leader. — Sourav Ganguly

I will keep playing domestic cricket. I feel I am good enough to get back into the Indian team, and playing domestic cricket is the only way out. So I will keep playing. — Sourav Ganguly

Yes, there are dangerous batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina. Yes, the bowling is striking form just at the right time but for me MS Dhoni's captaincy is India's biggest strength in this World Cup. — Sourav Ganguly

You are anxious before every game because you had to win it. If you didn't you went down the ladder. I felt proud of the way we beat some teams in tough games. — Sourav Ganguly

Dhoni is one of the greatest captain I have ever seen. Dhoni's record is praiseworthy. Twenty-two Test wins is not a small achievement. And the success against Australia has come against the backdrop of the not-so-good times he went through in the last two years — Sourav Ganguly

Dhoni is the best captain India ever had — Sourav Ganguly

To me he will not just be remembered as a great player and a lovely human being, but as somebody who tried to learn Bengali for the last 14 years but never managed to do so! — Sourav Ganguly

As of now, Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman of the world — Sourav Ganguly

The best way to get away from a crisis and yet hold on the reins without performance is to find a godfather who would save you at crisis and fool the entire world..This is how it has worked for me. — Sourav Ganguly

Some people have called me arrogant or believe that is my reputation, which is far from what I really am like. — Sourav Ganguly

As Far As One-Day Cricket Is Concerned, Dhoni Is One Of The Greatest Captains Of All Times — Sourav Ganguly

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a terrific match winner in any Condition — Sourav Ganguly

The thing I like the most about Sachin is his intensity. After being in the game for so long, he still has the same desire to do well for India in any international match. I tell you what, this man is a legend. — Sourav Ganguly

Dhoni is the greatest captain of our country. His record is proof of that. — Sourav Ganguly

Pick any player of the world. Make him the captain of India. I can assure you that the results will still be the same. MS Dhoni just not lucky enough to have the kind of bowlers that top teams like Australia, South Africa and New Zealand have. — Sourav Ganguly

I said it before and I will say it again, MS Dhoni has been simply exceptional. His captaincy has been India's biggest strength in high pressure matches. He has always been 'THE RIGHT MAN' to take India forward. — Sourav Ganguly

The best way to know how Virender Sehwag's mind works is to sit next to him in the players' balcony when India are batting. Every few minutes he will clutch his head and yell, 'Chauka gaya' or 'Chhakka gaya'. — Sourav Ganguly

In a way I feel I have been vindicated because I hadn't done anything wrong. The Review Committee gave me a patient hearing and I put my point of view across to them. — Sourav Ganguly

Dhoni has been an outstanding captain. His record as captain is simply terrific. He has done wonders to Indian cricket. — Sourav Ganguly

When a new CEO comes, make sure you send him a visiting card to say, 'Sir, I'm with you'. — Sourav Ganguly

Bangladesh is not India, Pakistan, South Africa or Australia. — Sourav Ganguly

You're never too worried as a captain, when you know Rahul Dravid's still out there. — Sourav Ganguly