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The Ganguly Chat(Mon Jul 29 19:48:21 1996 IST):
Hi everyone (Mon Jul 29 19:49:43 1996 IST):
Prem???? whiskey (Mon Jul 29 19:55:05 1996 IST):
Hey there, Saurav here yet?? :)) brandy (Mon Jul 29 19:56:07 1996 IST):
You can talk to me instead :)) brandy (Mon Jul 29 19:57:08 1996 IST):
Lets all sing............. someone suggest a tune.... :))
hmmmmmmmmmm.... How does.. Kaun Aaya sound :) (Mon Jul 29 20:12:05 1996 IST):
hi folks TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:16:16 1996 IST):
Hello.. anybody home? Rediff On the Net Systems (Mon Jul 29 20:17:04 1996 IST):
Hang on, the Calcutta link is awaited
Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:20:15 1996 IST):
Hi Everyone!! Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:22:13 1996 IST):
:-) TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:23:20 1996 IST):
Hat trick.. just hang on.. athe link is awaited . so be patient please..:-) Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:23:43 1996 IST):
TNS:THANKS yaar Nitin (Mon Jul 29 20:24:01 1996 IST):
Hello, anyone there Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:24:08 1996 IST):
Hi Nitin Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:24:32 1996 IST):
Nitin where are u from?:-) Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:26:35 1996 IST):
:-) Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:29:25 1996 IST):
Hi everyone how are u all doing HEY
!!! shaba (Mon Jul 29 20:30:14 1996 IST):
what time does the SG interview start Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:30:55 1996 IST):
:-(:-( Why are u al so silent are u all children of the lesser GOD??? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:31:40 1996 IST):
Hat trick..Shaba.. where are you from? Pradeep Vijayakar, The Times OfHi, everyone! This is Pradeep here. (Mon Jul 29 20:31:47 1996 IST):
Hi, everyone! This is Pradeep here. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:32:14 1996 IST):
Hhi Shaba :-) grin I think they are starting in sometime !!! Where are u from? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:32:55 1996 IST):
TNS: Wherre are u from , I'm in India and I wannna chat with SG Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:33:10 1996 IST):
Hi, has the SG session started yet TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:33:34 1996 IST):
Hi Pradeep.. so you are from the times..great..We have interesting people here then.. TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:34:15 1996 IST):
Hat trick.. just a sec.. I think they will log on any time now.. where in India? Pradeep Vijayakar, The Times OfI hope no traffic jams today. (Mon Jul 29 20:34:35 1996 IST):
I hope no traffic jams today. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:35:00 1996 IST):
Bala: It should start in sometime BTW where are u from? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:35:17 1996 IST):
Pradeep.. you know the roads of Bombay *smile* Rediff Control Centre (Mon Jul 29 20:35:31 1996 IST):
We have some problems establishing a telephone
connection to Saurav's home in Calcutta. The
star is ready, waiting to answer your questions.
There are quite a few people in
the chat room and while we wait to establish a
link with the Ganguly home, why don't we
chat about matters cricketing? Couch Cricketer (Mon Jul 29 20:35:59 1996 IST):
Mr Vijaykar-while we are waiting-is Saurav a flash in the pan or is there more to come from him?
Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:36:05 1996 IST):
Hello...hello..where is the organizer? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:36:19 1996 IST):
Rediff.. then over to you.. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:36:27 1996 IST):
I'm in Fountain you know .not inside it there is a place in Amchi Mumbai called Founatin in Fort Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:38:06 1996 IST):
Hat Trick: I am in Tennessee, USA Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 20:38:18 1996 IST):
So what you want to know azhar to lead or not ? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:38:33 1996 IST):
Bala.. are you a cricket buff? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:38:43 1996 IST):
Hi Gautam where are u from? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 20:39:39 1996 IST):
With his mental strength certainly not.But the question mark against sheer pace will ned answering Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:39:42 1996 IST):
Bala: ARE U a Journo? Tendlya (Mon Jul 29 20:40:07 1996 IST):
Have any other sport journals logged into this chat? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:41:45 1996 IST):
Tendlya : Yes u are muh friend ....Ii'm from Opera House.............my collugue is from The Hindu Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:42:31 1996 IST):
HI Arul arul (Mon Jul 29 20:42:54 1996 IST):
hi gautam Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:43:24 1996 IST):
Arul where are u from? arul (Mon Jul 29 20:44:31 1996 IST):
I am from mumbai Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:45:03 1996 IST):
I'm very upset about the Indian Hockey team thier atrocious luck!!! Who wants to weep with me???!:-(:-( Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:45:19 1996 IST):
TNS: Yes, I am a cricket buff; one of the several thousands who wish India does come out of the present black hole it is in.
Hat Trick: I am a Chemical Engineer working with nuclear waste. TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:45:25 1996 IST):
Pradeep.. you think Sachin should be made the captain? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:45:33 1996 IST):
Arul: What do u do? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:46:24 1996 IST):
Bala.. my sentiments exactly. How long have you been in the U S of A? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 20:46:42 1996 IST):
I want to know who if at all made money at Newmarket on Ganguly making those centuries.I want genuine guys not the i told you say variety! Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:47:19 1996 IST):
Bala : Isn't that a dangerous job? Specially in the United States, which loves its waste? and wants no other country to have the nucleur variety? Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:48:32 1996 IST):
TNS: for 7 years. Where are you now TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:49:32 1996 IST):
Bala.. I am in Bombay and it's raining outside.. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:50:27 1996 IST):
TNS: IT is not raining where in Bombay are u from?
Tendlya (Mon Jul 29 20:50:30 1996 IST):
Money, Mr Vijaykar? Are you a gambling man? Did you bet on Saurav? Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:50:58 1996 IST):
Hat Trick: Not excatly. I develop processes to treat wastes and recover resources that can sold for value. Anyway, where are you and what do you think of Saurav? Do you think there are many like him waiting in the wings but not being given any chance due to petty politics? TNS (Mon Jul 29 20:51:32 1996 IST):
HAt trick.. I think it was drizzling outside sometime back..these air conditioned offices.. you can't make out anything..I am in the suburbs.. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:51:53 1996 IST):
arul where are u fom? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 20:52:18 1996 IST):
No I'm not a betting man but I have a habit for predictions for I predicted that India would beat Spain 3-1. How's that? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:53:58 1996 IST):
Tendlya: ARe u a gambling amn? Do u think it is ethically right to mix gambling in the world of sports doesn't it tarnish the game as well as change power eqautions? Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:54:33 1996 IST):
Whatever happened to W.V. Raman? Does anyone know what he is doing nowadays? I think he started out performing good, just like Saurav. Prem (Mon Jul 29 20:54:40 1996 IST):
How does it feel to be vindicated after the AUSTRalian tour? Rohan (Mon Jul 29 20:54:59 1996 IST):
Hello? Am I being heard? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 20:55:11 1996 IST):
I was very hurt when I first came across this criticism but am happy now that the runs have come through. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:55:43 1996 IST):
Bala: I don't think there are others being `kept back' due to petty politics. Saurav is a great find and I think a lot of journos, myself included need to apologise to the guy for not having gfiven him a chance at the start of the tour Rohan (Mon Jul 29 20:56:14 1996 IST):
__ Prem (Mon Jul 29 20:56:18 1996 IST):
Thanks, Saurav, which is the sweetest match of the tyour/ Somesh (Mon Jul 29 20:57:16 1996 IST):
Congratulation,Sourav,I'm calling from canada.Can you hear me? Tendlya (Mon Jul 29 20:57:19 1996 IST):
Great !! But it would've been nicer if India could have got into the semis and you could've predicted that too ? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 20:57:28 1996 IST):
From Mr K N Prabhu: Have you considered playing outside Bengal in view of their monsoons and a late start to the season? Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 20:57:33 1996 IST):
saurav; after your one-day performance, were you surprised youdidn't play the first test? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 20:57:38 1996 IST): But I am glad that the point has now been proved.
The sweetest moment was the hundred at Lords. Very very happy..
Bala (Mon Jul 29 20:58:05 1996 IST):
Saurav, how important do you think it is to maintain a level head and not let the accolades affect you and continue to perform with your talents? (sounds like a hint, does'nt it?) Prem (Mon Jul 29 20:58:32 1996 IST):
do you think east zone is discriminated against? Rohan (Mon Jul 29 20:59:09 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav. I was at Lord's and watched all 5 days there. A good game of cricket, and great knocks from yourself and Rahul of course, but we couldn't press home the advantage. Pakistan have just beaten England by 164 runs after England were 168-1 (collapsed to 188-8 and 243-10). What's missing from the Indian side? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 20:59:19 1996 IST):
Hat Trick : I had hopes of playing the first test after performing well in the one day matches. I took it in my stride. Prem (Mon Jul 29 20:59:42 1996 IST):
do you think you would have got in if sidhu had stillbeen in the side Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:00:41 1996 IST):
Did you feel sad when not picked after your Wills trophy final hundred Prem (Mon Jul 29 21:01:17 1996 IST):
is the indian crick Prem (Mon Jul 29 21:01:18 1996 IST):
is the indian crick Rohan (Mon Jul 29 21:01:47 1996 IST):
Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 21:02:04 1996 IST):
saurav; this is amit. before you, greg blewett had scored back toback centuries. he isn't inthe australian side now. do you feel that expectations will affect your performance? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:02:18 1996 IST): Prem : There are lot of good players in the East. I dont think the East has got it's due.
Pradeep : I was abit sad. But I knew that there was a lot of other matches and I thought I'd have a chance rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:02:57 1996 IST):
:-) Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:03:33 1996 IST):
No, I don't think so. It is not possible to score a hundred every time. People have to understand that. People have to undetsnad. I am also a human being. Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:03:38 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav, did you get my question? I was asking how important it is to you not to get the accolades affect your performance? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:04:44 1996 IST):
Are Bengali's more fond of football then cricket? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:05:29 1996 IST):
Bala: it is very important to keep a level head.
At the end of the day, if I have given my 100% I shiould be happy. Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 21:05:34 1996 IST):
saurav; did you read the newspapers commenting about your selection? doyou think journalists judge cricketers too quickly and too flippantly.? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:05:39 1996 IST):
CRicket is a leveller. How did that thing happen in australia when it was reported you did not wantto carrythe drinks out and also on a previous occasion in England when people said you did not want to do the menial tasks that every cricketer has to do. 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:05:57 1996 IST):
Saurav: I echo Rohan. Pak has just beaten England comprehensively. This is an
England team that is eminently beatable. Why weren't we able to do it, despite your heroics?
Do you think it's because there are some definite passengers in the side, perhaps including
the captain? (I realize you may not want to attempt a reply to that last implication about
the captain...) rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:06:12 1996 IST):
Is India overdependent on Tendulkar? 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:06:16 1996 IST):
Saurav: I echo Rohan. Pak has just beaten England comprehensively. This is an
England team that is eminently beatable. Why weren't we able to do it, despite your heroics?
Do you think it's because there are some definite passengers in the side, perhaps including
the captain? (I realize you may not want to attempt a reply to that last implication about
the captain...) --dilip d'souza Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:06:35 1996 IST):
Rishi: IOf you come to Calcutta, you will see a lot of
lot of young boys play ing cricket truing to emulate Azhar and Sachin. They are two
great cricketers. Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:07:04 1996 IST):
From Mr K N Prabhu: HAve you ever considered playing outside Calcutta because of the long monsoons and the consequent lack of practice? That used to be a complaint of former Test cricketers. Vrinda (Mon Jul 29 21:07:41 1996 IST):
Saurav, what do you have to say about the politics that plague our cricket selection committee. Do you think that you were a victim of the same?? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:07:57 1996 IST):
3D: Azhar is great cricketer and he is definitely
not a passenger in the side. You just wait for him to
perform/
Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 21:08:19 1996 IST):
saurav; when you watched ganguly at lords, was there a feeling of satisfaction at all the comments that were made at the start of the programme? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:09:13 1996 IST):
Mr Prabhu: I play a lot of cricket in Bombay for the Tatas. I
play a lot of cricket all over india and basically it
does not affect me very much. rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:09:26 1996 IST):
What do you think of Azharuddin as a Captain? Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:09:49 1996 IST):
Thanks Saurav for your reply. Do you have a preference on who should lead the Indian team. There are reports of Sachin's lack of dynamic leadership and Azhar's position does not look good, going by the journalistic reports. Rohan2 (Mon Jul 29 21:09:53 1996 IST):
Well, I don't agree with 3d that the captain is a passenger in the side, his lack of runs in England notwithstanding, but would you be able to comment on your relationship with Azhar? (I realise you may not wish to comment) - I noticed at Cambridge on the final day you were very reluctant to inform Azhar that you didn't want to bat and that Salil Ankola would go out instead.....
__ 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:10:02 1996 IST):
SAurav: What's happened to Subroto Bannerjee, once touted as a potential
successor to Kapil as an allrounder? Is he still playing? And what are his chances
of making it to the India side?
-dilip d'souza Hat Trick (Mon Jul 29 21:10:22 1996 IST):
saurav; i believe you went to see a sports psychologist and that contributed a lot to your good performance and that that was the major difference between your performance in australia and in england? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:10:46 1996 IST):
Rishi: India is dependant on Tendulkar, but not overdependant.
We want him to perform everytime he goes in, becausxe he is the
one of the greatest players in the world, but it is not alweays possible. Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:11:29 1996 IST):
Vrinda: No comment. Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:11:43 1996 IST):
When 17 year old Nikhil Haldipur was projected by the Bengal selectgor for the Irani trophy sside two years ago did that make you feel a little insecure? Rohan2 (Mon Jul 29 21:12:13 1996 IST):
__ gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:12:42 1996 IST):
saurav, who do you think is the good batsman, tendulkar or you ? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:13:50 1996 IST):
3D: He is still playing, and he is a very good cricketer.
He plays along with me for Tisco and East Zone. balls (Mon Jul 29 21:13:55 1996 IST):
dear sg how has the fairer sex responded to your latest icon status?? gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:14:05 1996 IST):
saurav, who do you think is the good batsman, tendulkar or you ? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:14:08 1996 IST):
In the Olympics India has failed again is the craze for criket responsible? Rohan2 (Mon Jul 29 21:14:31 1996 IST):
__ 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:14:33 1996 IST):
Saurav/Rohan(2?): As a captain, I certainly think Azhar is a passenger:
don't get me wrong, I think he's a wonderful batsman. I think captaincy has
got him bogged down and besides, I don't think he was ever good captain
material.
-dilip d'souza gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:14:45 1996 IST):
saurav, who do you think is the good batsman, tendulkar or you ? thefan (Mon Jul 29 21:15:14 1996 IST):
Saurav, great job in England. How do you see yourself
(personally) for upcoming events? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:15:15 1996 IST):
Pradeep: It didn't really make me insecure because he is a player and I am a player. And what you do in the centre that makes all the difference. gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:15:49 1996 IST):
saurav, who do you think is the good batsman, tendulkar or you ? SHARDA (Mon Jul 29 21:15:55 1996 IST):
saurav; don't you want to talk about the sports psychologist? Vrinda (Mon Jul 29 21:16:04 1996 IST):
Now that you have vindicated yourself, how did it feel during the time you were picked and accusations were flying around. Did you always know that you would be able to do it?? Who were the players in the team who helped you during this phase?? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:16:22 1996 IST):
Gavaskar: There is nothing to compare. He is a great player who has played
for India for eight or nine years while I have just begun my career. gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:16:47 1996 IST):
saurav, who do you think is the good batsman, tendulkar or you ? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:17:07 1996 IST):
Besides your dad and elder brother who else helped you to groom as a successful cricketer? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:17:16 1996 IST):
Vrinda: I knew within myself that I could do it. And each and every member of the team helped me.
Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:17:28 1996 IST):
Saurav, who do you think should lead India in the coming Singer Cup Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:17:44 1996 IST):
Did Arunlal's competitiveness rub off on you over the years? Rohan3 (Mon Jul 29 21:18:07 1996 IST):
__ Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:18:12 1996 IST):
Rishi: My uncle Arup Chatterjee and my coach Debu Mitra. SHARDA (Mon Jul 29 21:18:41 1996 IST):
3d (Mon Jul 29 21:19:02 1996 IST):
Saurav: Who do you think are our good second-line pace bowlers, after
Srinath/Prasad? There are Ankola and Vaidya, but I think their confidence must be
shattered with the shuttling they have done in and out of the India team. Who else would you
say is on the fringes of selection? And incidentally, why didn't Ankola get a look
in in the 3rd Test? -dilip d'souza Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:19:14 1996 IST):
Sharda: I don't want to talk about the sports psychologist. It was just a casual discussion. gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:19:53 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
balls (Mon Jul 29 21:19:56 1996 IST):
Do you think our side will ever become a good feilding side too??
Most of the other teams have made it their edge to succeed. What are we doing in this regard?? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:20:21 1996 IST):
Amit: England in England is a tough opposition always. We
play Australia at home and even though they are
a good side, it should be a keen contest. Sanju (Mon Jul 29 21:20:28 1996 IST):
Hai, saurav
I couldn't watch u'r game, but i heard that u played a great cricket for the Indian tour to england.
Congratulations.
What in u"r opinion is the problem with the Indian team today. They seem to be getting the curses from the Indians around the world.What in your opinion is lacking in the Indian team today? gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:20:51 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:21:16 1996 IST):
Pradeep: It was good playing with Arun over the years. He was
a good help to the Bengtal team, and to me as well. Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:21:30 1996 IST):
Saurav: Again, who do you think should lead India in the coming Singer Cup Vrinda (Mon Jul 29 21:21:37 1996 IST):
What is your attitude towards all this sudden adulation and praise that is being showered on you. The feeling of being on the newspapers all over and being invited to each and every function? Is it a good feeling or a feeling of cynicism? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:21:59 1996 IST):
Do you think other sports have been neglected as there is more money in Cricket? gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:22:08 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
thefan (Mon Jul 29 21:22:14 1996 IST):
Saurav, can you please comment how do you see perform
for the upcoming games - that is how will you apply your confidence to
match the tougher opposition? SHARDA (Mon Jul 29 21:22:17 1996 IST):
saurav; you seemed very calm in england? as if you were no stranger to the situation. were you prepared for the moment? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:22:41 1996 IST):
Do you get along well with Azharuddin? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:22:49 1996 IST):
We were not lucky to win the Test match in England.
We have done well in the last four years. It is just
a rebuilding phase and we hope to do well in the future. Sanju (Mon Jul 29 21:23:09 1996 IST):
Saurav, Do u think Kambli will be brought back to the Indian team soon? gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:23:39 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:23:43 1996 IST):
Nari Contractor says you must look for faults the day you do well. Have you come across well meaning criticism even in your hour of glory?I have heard that in running singles you are still to catch up? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:24:26 1996 IST):
3D; It is very difficult for me to say why Ankold didn't get a look in in the Third Test,
it is up to the team committee. There are a few good bowlers all over the country and it all depends on the selectors.
Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:24:33 1996 IST):
Saurav, do you think luck plays a part in a game where talent has the upper hand? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:24:51 1996 IST):
Do you still play for Rajasthan Club? poly (Mon Jul 29 21:25:13 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav! Congrats for your brave deeds. How much support you got from your seniors in England tour ? Give a correct answer. mac (Mon Jul 29 21:25:19 1996 IST):
Who are your cricketing heroes? gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:25:25 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
Vrinda (Mon Jul 29 21:25:46 1996 IST):
What is your attitude towards all this sudden adulation and praise that is being showered on you.
The feeling of being on the newspapers all over and being invited to each and every function? Is it
a good feeling or a feeling of cynicism? 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:25:47 1996 IST):
Saurav: one last question before I have to go...do you think both India and Pak will
benefit (in cricket and otherwise) by resuming regular cricket contact between us? If you
do think so, would you, as an established player now, be willing to
suggest and urge that we do so? Besides, I would love to see you take on Wasim/Waqar/Mushtaq and Mohammed Akram,
not forgetting Aaquib. -dilip d'souza Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:25:48 1996 IST):
Pradeep: I ran well in the one day intls and the Tests.
Mr Geoffrey Boycott and Mr Gavaskar provided me some
advice, but they said to go on playing the way I did because I was scoring runs. hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:25:49 1996 IST):
are you being diplomatic? are indian cricketers too scared of speaking their minds? is there a dictatorship? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:26:17 1996 IST):
From Mr K N Prabhu: You did well against pace in England. How do you fancy yourself against spin. You prefer pace against spin Rohan4 (Mon Jul 29 21:26:29 1996 IST):
You mention Australia at home - that match is being played in Delhi, and that in itself would seem to doom the match to a draw. Only one Test too, which is a shame. But three very tough series immediately following that, and our batsmen will face their sternest tests for a long time. Do you plan on any special preparations for facing Ambrose and co in the West Indies, or Donald and co in South Africa (bearing in mind India's performances in both those countries on our respective last visits) gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:26:37 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
poly (Mon Jul 29 21:26:57 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav! Who can lead INDIAN team better in your opinion ? thefan (Mon Jul 29 21:27:06 1996 IST):
Saurav, thanks for your replies to my questions,
and I am "thefan" :-(:-( hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:27:35 1996 IST):
gavaskar; this is vishwanath speaking. till such time as i am a selector, you will never become the manager. gavaskar (Mon Jul 29 21:27:55 1996 IST):
saurav, what do you think about me(gavaskar) as manager of indian cricket team ?
thanks for your reply.
Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:28:15 1996 IST):
Sharda: I was prepared. The tour of 1992 helped. Because I came to know what Test cricket is and what it
demands. I was ready.
Vrinda (Mon Jul 29 21:28:23 1996 IST):
What is your attitude towards all this sudden adulation and praise that is being showered on you.
The feeling of being on the newspapers all over and being invited to each and every function? Is it
a good feeling or a feeling of cynicism? Rohan4 (Mon Jul 29 21:29:03 1996 IST):
dilip - you talk of Ankola and Vaidya, and I'm not sure I agree. Vaidya a few years ago was pacy and a good bowler. In Sharjah recently he looked a shadoq of himself - picked well past his peak. The same thing I expect will happen to Kuruvilla - one wonders why a man who took 5 against the West Indies hasn't even had a look in. Ankola has always been a good prospect, but has never had the chance to go further - I wonder if it is getting too late for him as well?
__ hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:29:11 1996 IST):
gavaskar; this is vishwanath speaking. till such time as i am a selector, you will never become the manager. Sanju (Mon Jul 29 21:29:25 1996 IST):
saurv,Dont you think the team needs a good refurnishing? Indian cricketers seem to be making more money, which has prompted them to play for money rather than for the country. It is high time the BCCI should avoid showing any bias to players and start selecting a good team. rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:29:26 1996 IST):
Saurav, Media publicized that you had an attitude problem when you toured downunder? Any commnets? poly (Mon Jul 29 21:29:40 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav! What is the motivation of team after Siddhu's departure to INDIA in the middle of tour. Who was guilty in your opinion Siddhu or Azhar or Patil. Don't be afraid while answering. You are a courageous batsman. Bala (Mon Jul 29 21:29:50 1996 IST):
Poly, I have asked that question a couple of times. SG prefers not to answer. He is too busy answering other questions, not even to come up with a "no comment" response. Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:29:53 1996 IST):
Rohan4: I am not thinking of Ambrose and Donald
at the moment.
All I am thinking of is the Singer Cup in
Sri Lanka and Canada. hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:30:50 1996 IST):
saurav; you were picked for the england tour as the fourth seamer and batsman?> do you look upon yourelf as an all-rounder or as a batsman whocan bowl? Pradeep Vijayakar, TOI (Mon Jul 29 21:31:10 1996 IST):
If asked to do the role of a pinch hitter like Jaysuriya what would yyour resppone be in Singer series? Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:31:10 1996 IST):
Mr Prabhu: we are more accomplished againt spin
as Indians, so it is more important how we tackle fast bowling, that's what Indian cricket demands. Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:31:55 1996 IST):
Hatrick: there is nothing of that sort. There is no
dictatorship/.
Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:32:29 1996 IST):
Pradeep: I am willing tom do for the team. Basically I want India to win. Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:33:24 1996 IST):
hattrick: I see myself as a batsman who can bowl
regularly in Test matches and one day intls. poly (Mon Jul 29 21:33:30 1996 IST):
Hi Saurav! Do you afraid of Azharuddin ? As you are not answering my questions ? Don't afraid - he will be out of the team in next season ? hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:33:42 1996 IST):
saurav; you were picked for the england tour as the fourth seamer and batsman?> do you look upon yourelf as an all-rounder or as a batsman whocan bowl? rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:33:53 1996 IST):
Do you think Indian Cricketers can stand up to pace, and i mean real pace from Pak and West Indies, not Indian lollipops?
Saurav Ganguly (Mon Jul 29 21:34:15 1996 IST):
Poly: I have no idea what happened. But the team was alright. 3d (Mon Jul 29 21:34:47 1996 IST):
Rohan: I agree with you abt Vaidya/Ankola. But we are regularly picking pace bowlers
past their peak! It's a shame that Prasad gets to play his first TEst at 27. I don't know why Ankola has been treated the
way he has been. Similarly Kuruvilla. Mhambrey got a look in, but clearly needs a while longer (I think he
has the potential to be a regular member of the side).
I believe a lot of all this has to do with Kapil's insistence on that record. -dilip d'souza rishi (Mon Jul 29 21:34:58 1996 IST):
do you think other sports are neglected because there is more money in cricket Raghu (Mon Jul 29 21:35:49 1996 IST):
What did you learn from the sports psychologist
in England? hat trick (Mon Jul 29 21:36:13 1996 IST):
Are you considering adding a yard of pace which will count in international cricket as India does not have a third mediumpacer ?
Rishi: It is all with performance. When you do well, these
problems don't arise. And it is just a case of performing and not
performing.
Hi Saurav! in tour of austrailia in 1992 - they never gave any chance to you. Even Ranbir Singh went against your inclusion ? How much support you got that time from your team captain and other senior players like Kapil, Srikanth, Shastri, Sachin , Azhar ?
is india capable of winning matches only in India, and cannot win abroad. are indian pitches to blame, making it easy for spin, and therefore not preparing Indian batsmen for REAL pace?
saurav; do you think journalists judge cricketers too quickly? do you think they are competent enough to pass judgement?
Pradeep: I am working on that. I shall start traing from tomorrow. I am going to do weights to add strength in the back, shoulder and legs.
Hattrick: It is difficult for me to answer.
is india capable of winning matches only in India, and cannot win abroad. are indian pitches to blame, making it easy for spin,
and therefore not preparing Indian batsmen for REAL pace?
I'll take five more questions please.
Saurav, I heard that you are not only an ace cricketer but also a good student. You had a first class in B.Com. from SXC,
Calcutta. How you managed to cope up with your studies while playing in top level of the game? from Pushan
Rishi: I don't think any other sport is neglcted in India
but by some meands or the other cricket has become the most popular sport in India.
What are the areas of improvement that you have identified in yourself?
Thanx Saurav! But you are a diplomat. You are saying that you don't have idea what happened in Siddhu's case. But are not you people discuss these matters informaly on tour. Tomorrow, this thing can happen to any one of you ? Don't you feel as a player that Siddhu got a bad treatment.
saurav; who is your best friend in the team?
Rishi: No, no. We are capable of winning tes series abroad. You just wait and watch in the next few series.
Hat trick: Evcerbody. All these guys are good and young.
saurav; why do theycall you maharaj?
Pradeep: I have identified a few areas which I'd like to keep to myself and work on it.
Thanx Saurav! But you are a diplomat. You are saying that you don't have idea what happened in Siddhu's
case. But are not you people discuss these matters informaly on tour. Tomorrow, this thing can happen to
any one of you ? Don't you feel as a player that Siddhu got a bad treatment.
Hat trick:That's my nickname!
Which do you think is the best team in the world?? And give us your World XI !!
It has been nice talking to all of you and I have thorooughly enjoyed it.
saurav; do you think that you were more successful becase you are a left hander?
What is your message to youngsters who have attitude problems?
Thanx Saurav! But you are a diplomat. You are saying that you don't have idea what happened in Siddhu's
case. But are not you people discuss these matters informaly on tour. Tomorrow, this thing can happen to
any one of you ? Don't you feel as a player that Siddhu got a bad treatment.
REPLY !
gavaskar; this is vishwanath. wherefore art thou gavaskar?
Vrunda:Test matches:lara to open with mark taylor,
mark waugh, sachin, steve waugh,inzamam,ian healy (wk),
wasim, waqar, donald, warne. 12th man:jonty rhodes.
saurav; just a sec. how come you are not in your world team?
Hi! Saurav This is Hemen From Raleigh,
North Carolina originally from Bombay.
Saurav babu ki bolche?
I know a few words in bengali.
Saurav so that now you are a chhava which Film star are you planning
to have an affair with.
Go for the gold try matondkar but stay away from koirala please!!
The extremes of Bengalis in adulation and condemnation do they bother you?
Saurav I had just come from Atlanta and was present at the
Indo-Pak game.
Can we not get a medal until cricket is made an olympic game?
Please comment on your view about the pathetic state of sports in India
Prem, has saurav left?
hemen; we are a group of journos from india. the star amongst us says, pray for leander
Saurav, what happened in England? How come we didn't thrash them brits?
Saurav, what happened in England? How come we didn't thrash them brits? |
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