Former skipper Sourav Ganguly regrets lacking a number of centuries

He’s the proprietor of 38 incredible centuries in worldwide cricket, however that quantity will not be pleasing to former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who regrets lacking many a whole lot throughout his cricketing journey.

The elegant left-hander of his instances, Ganguly scored 18575 runs in Check and ODIs however regrets lacking many centuries in his profession wherein he competed in 311 ODIs and 113 Checks.

Ganguly’s regret got here to fore when he was requested what advise he would give to his previous self.

“I missed a whole lot of a whole lot, I ought to have scored extra. Too many 90s and 80s,” Ganguly informed PTI in an interplay.

A take a look at his statistics confirmed that Ganguly received out within the 80s and 90s quite a few instances. Precise 30 instances.

If he may convert these innings into centuries he would have simply scored 50-plus centuries in his already wonderful profession.

He loves watching his previous innings, his strokeplay each time he’s alone and it additional reminds him how shut he was to getting extra a whole lot.

“I see my (batting) movies when I’m alone. When my spouse is away as a result of Sara lives in London. I’m going to Youtube, and watch and say ‘arre fir 70 pe out ho gaya‘ (Gosh, I received out for 70 on this additionally), ought to have scored 100. However you’ll be able to’t change it. ” In ODIs, Ganguly had 72 half centuries and in Check the quantity stands at 35.

As a skipper generally a tricky name grow to be crucial. You need to drop a participant to accommodate somebody who you suppose is extra suited to situations or requirement.

Ganguly regretted dropping Anil Kumble one of many biggest leg spinners on this planet.

“Anil Kumble, just a few instances, as a result of he was so good,” he mentioned.

For Ganguly, Australia was his favorite rival aspect and pacer Glenn McGrath probably the most feared bowler.