Just yesterday I wrote about,motivation to write. One thing, or infact I should say, one man that motivates me to write this article is Saurav Ganguly "The Off-Side GOD". He is retiring.He is playing his last test-match at Nagpur.Today we all wished him to score a century before he leaves, but Krejza got him on 85.Nevertheless, it didn't affect "Dada's" stature.
Cricket was (or is... I am confused) the game of Gentlemen. Indians took this term a bit too seriously, whereas teams like Australia snubbed it.Indians were more of "Gentle" rather being "Men"!
When Dada took captaincy,he insured Indian team should play like "Men" even if not being gentle.He injected aggressiveness in Indian line-up.He nurtured his young talented mates and supported players like Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Sehwag, Zaheer at the time of their despair. He fought for anti-regionalism in Indian team. He never played cricket as just a game, it was war for him. It was always about India's honor.
And not to forget about his batting.
Genius, when it comes to off-side!
Powerful, when it comes to hitting sixes to spinners!
Patience,when it comes to anchoring innings and hitting centuries!
I salute you Mr.Ganguly for motivating us.For making us believe, "Yes we can do it"!
Many people criticized you, but you were among those who came out tougher,when the situations were tough.
You taught us to be a step ahead when it's about your country, your morals, your honor.You dared to face any adversities, whether it was Steve Waugh, Greg Chappell, injuries or BCCI.
I bid you adieu Dada. You are irreplaceable!
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