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[Libran]

Ganguly was a talismanic skipper at last 2 editions of Champions Trophy. Here, he looks back at those years, '00 and '02......Line included after all the confusion


When the world was at his feet

Hindustan Times

October 5, 2006
 
The match-fixing cloud was still hovering over Indian cricket when the team reached Nairobi. What did coach Anshuman Gaekwad and the players discuss on the eve of the event?

We all decided to concentrate only on cricket and nothing else. That was the first time I was leading India in the Champions Trophy and we had a young and very talented side. The whole team got its head down and played top-class cricket. We did not allow any kind of negative thinking to creep into the dressing room.

What can you recollect about India's second match against Australia in the 2000 edition and the innings Yuvraj Singh played?

Yuvraj's was a dream performance. He did exceptionally well with the bat and played a very mature knock, which showed his confidence. In fact, confidence is the key to success and it is applicable to anybody in any sphere of life.

You scored consecutive hundreds in the semis and final…

I enjoyed these knocks a lot. We were determined to win the Champions Trophy and I wanted to lead from the front. In fact, why single me out? I think the whole team played with a positive mindset. We bowled well, batted well but it was our fielding that ultimately pulled us through. The presence of youngsters made a lot of difference.

What did the team do to make young players like Zaheer and Yuvraj feel special?

Both Zaheer and Yuvraj were very talented cricketers and we wanted to boost their confidence, which in the end was pretty easy.

After tasting success in their first few games, they were really unstoppable. Their body language was very positive and they thought in the right direction. Really, they were two babies of the team. After Nairobi, they became stars.

What went wrong in the final?

Oh my God! I feel sorry every time I think about that final. I got out in the 41st over and after that, our intended onslaught in the last nine overs could not materialise. We should have scored more runs. Even today, I cannot believe that we lost the final.

The 2002 tournament was one of the few times that India actually lived up to the favourites' tag. What were the factors that contributed to your success?

The key was teamwork. Besides, we had tremendous confidence in our abilities. The young brigade was trying to give their best and most of us were in top form. We improved with every match.

India turned the semi-final against South Africa upside down. At what stage did you believe India could and would win the match?

It was a really close match. After Gibbs retired hurt - the Proteas were cruising at 192 for one at that stage - we started believing we could win.

The two unfinished finals, how frustrating were they?

We were left frustrated in two consecutive editions of the tournament. We came close to lifting the Trophy in Nairobi and played even better in Colombo. But who can win against nature? Ultimately, we failed in our bid to win the title.

Who will win the 2006 Champions Trophy?

I will be happy if India can win. We normally play well in the tournament. And since we are playing at home this time, we have a good chance.


http://hindustantimes.com/htcricket/8122_1813248,001601370012.htm
 

[sgusa]

Maybe i am a TL, but ravi, who exactly is being interviewed here ?

PS: I didnt follow the link, but your post doesnt have that info

[dextrous]

Maybe i am a TL, but ravi, who exactly is being interviewed here ?

PS: I didnt follow the link, but your post doesnt have that info

ganguly?

[sgusa]

Maybe i am a TL, but ravi, who exactly is being interviewed here ?

PS: I didnt follow the link, but your post doesnt have that info

ganguly?

I thought so too, but wasnt sure.

[Libran]

Maybe i am a TL, but ravi, who exactly is being interviewed here ?

PS: I didnt follow the link, but your post doesnt have that info

sgusa.....Who was the Captain of the Indian Team for Champions Trophy 2000,2002 and 2004 ??

If you know the answer to that...you will know whose interview is this ..

In case of difficulty...contact

1. Sahir
2. kban
3. CLR James
4. Cricinfo

And for a refresher course...ping DD 

[dhruvdeepak]

there was only one guy who scored those centuries in 2000 you know...

[sgusa]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

[MockTurtle]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

the link doesn't mention SG either.....

[Libran]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

I only posted the article as it was in the web edition...Why are you blaming me ??

But, no issues...knowing the  time of the night in West Coast...you are pardoned...

[Libran]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

the link doesn't mention SG either.....

Aandavaa !!!!!!  now you have provided fodder for another "Gangstah's support for another" thread 

[MockTurtle]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

the link doesn't mention SG either.....

Aandavaa !!!!!!  now you have provided fodder for another "Gangstah's support for another" thread 

heh, i am the independent voice of reason, fairness and all things good.   

[Libran]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enough information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

sgusa...u swine.....
Can u turn water into wine 

Courtesy : "Jesus Christ Super star"


Just could not resist ....

[fineleg]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

the link doesn't mention SG either.....

Aandavaa !!!!!!  now you have provided fodder for another "Gangstah's support for another" thread 

heh, i am the independent voice of reason, fairness and all things good.   

Rowdy Rakamma!

[jaat69]

Maybe i am a TL, but ravi, who exactly is being interviewed here ?

PS: I didnt follow the link, but your post doesnt have that info

sgusa.....Who was the Captain of the Indian Team for Champions Trophy 2000,2002 and 2004 ??

If you know the answer to that...you will know whose interview is this ..

In case of difficulty...contact

1. Sahir
2. kban
3. CLR James
4. Cricinfo

And for a refresher course...ping DD 

Me too...if that helps!

[Jai]

My point was that when you make a post you need to make sure you are quoting enought information to make the post complete without having to make the reader visit the link.

the link doesn't mention SG either.....

That's true. But on the main page, there's a pic of SG. That's why I clicked on the link. Weird HT guys.

[achutank]

there was only one guy who scored those centuries in 2000 you know...

who?

[Jai]

there was only one guy who scored those centuries in 2000 you know...

who?

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly

[achutank]

if anything that more should get up and stand in the room whenever he wants to discuss SG. more's claim to fame is the zoo-mimicry he did of javed and he won't feature in the top 5 list of indian wicketkeepers also.

but that is life. jiske pas pawar hai uske pas power hai

[dhruvdeepak]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

[sgusa]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

[Libran]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

Now...now...stop behaving like the Coach...adamant and grumpy....

Did they say..." a Wine a day...keeps the brain away" 

[MockTurtle]

esgee, USA = SVL II   

[dhruvdeepak]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

blah blah blah. do you claim not to have interest or knowledge of cricket etc? quit critiquing articles and write some of your own. where's the forum summary?!?
go to class. and take achutank with you

[suraj]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

blah blah blah. do you claim not to have interest or knowledge of cricket etc? quit critiquing articles and write some of your own. where's the forum summary?!?go to class. and take achutank with you

That is my question too- are Microft updates going to be delayed for decades too??

Move over Microsoft- take over Apple!!!

[sgusa]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

blah blah blah. do you claim not to have interest or knowledge of cricket etc? quit critiquing articles and write some of your own. where's the forum summary?!?go to class. and take achutank with you

That is my question too- are Microft updates going to be delayed for decades too??

Move over Microsoft- take over Apple!!!

lol, sorry. I have been staying at work for the last 4 days. I should be done tomorrow, so expect to have the writeup this weekend.

[suraj]

let us not shy away from the issue at hand....

SGUSA TL

Accepted. mea culpa and all that jazz. I should have known, wasnt thinking straight.

But it also point to the fact that the post was not complete in its previous form. Someone without but interest or knowledge in cricket who has just taken an interest and is at that post wont know who the hell was being interviewed.

blah blah blah. do you claim not to have interest or knowledge of cricket etc? quit critiquing articles and write some of your own. where's the forum summary?!?go to class. and take achutank with you

That is my question too- are Microft updates going to be delayed for decades too??

Move over Microsoft- take over Apple!!!

lol, sorry. I have been staying at work for the last 4 days. I should be done tomorrow, so expect to have the writeup this weekend.

uff when will people get their priorities clear???  Letting unimportant things like work get in the way of important stuff like DG addiction