Sourav Ganguly, former Team India skipper and Bengal cricket boss, spoke passionately at a CII event in Kolkata about the power of self-belief. Addressing aspiring professionals, he asserted that diligent effort paired with confidence guarantees triumph.
He spotlighted Sanju Samson’s heroic 97-run effort versus West Indies, a performance that came after relentless scrutiny over his form slump. This quarter-final gem underlined why Samson edged out Shubman Gill for the spot, proving his mettle under pressure.
Ganguly philosophized, ‘Tomorrow is always a new day—believe in your skills, and success follows.’ He evoked Australia’s epic 1999 World Cup revival, storming back from four losses to claim victory in six straight games. The sport has equipped him with life-long resilience, he revealed.
‘Positions are temporary; life is about adapting,’ Ganguly mused, dismissing notions of job hierarchy. His network includes sports-linked entrepreneurs, and Bengal cricket remains close to his heart. Eden Gardens, site of his boyhood debut at 13, paid a paltry 100 rupees for Ranji matches then—now, IPL stars rake in 27 crores seasonally.
Through vivid examples and personal reflections, Ganguly’s talk encapsulated cricket’s lessons for real-world success.