Every Ceasar has a Brutus......Mr.Ganguly you have too many

When I say this to people that I look forward to Ganguly as my role model, many ascribe it to myself being a bengali. The current episode of Ganguly controversy similar to what has happened in the lst 15 odd years, has left me puzzled. After all what is it that a man should do to prove his/her credibility.

First, when Ganguly got selected for the Australian series in 1991, there was a big hue and cry about his contacts. Even though it had come after Ganguly had scored a century in the Ranji finals which Bengal incidentaly went on to win. The series itself started host of other controversies. Ganguly had to wait for 4 years before he got his next chance. At this point of time even my young mind was sceptical about whether he would really make it or not. I was never very impressed with his off or on field demeanour.

But 1996 England tour changed it all. For the second time despite being selected for the national team for all the reasons for which a person can get selected, his lineage was ascribed to as one of the reasons of selection. I remember Patuadi and Bedi saying in TV that its politics and Ganguly is a born failure. Things turned out to be different.

Success is never easy. Ganguly's weaknesses were thoroughly studied and discussed regularly. No doubt who these people were. The same Bedi's and Patuadi's. Amazingly, they kept there mouth shut every time Ganguly performed. Every failure was related back to the same point, his weakness in facing short pitch deliveries and his political backing. For the 3rd time he was not lucky. Respect is what he did not get. But it was here that he proved his mettle. First match of 1999 world cup. Every body was sceptical about Ganguly's credentials as an opener. He proved every body wrong.

The story cannot be written in one post it needs many more. If you feel like reading what I have said, do visit my blog the next time I update you about who is this Brutus and why do I say so.

Sumanta

CAT- It sounds a bit odd

Well, today in the morning i received an sms from a friend of mine. He is appearing for CAT this year and 20th November was the D-day.He told me that on this day I turn a veteran just like Souirav Ganguly. Wow time has really passed by and even before we could blink the course has reached its end. 20th November was also a significant in some way. Now i have only 3 courses left for the next 100 odd days of my stay in IIM indore. That means 60 classes in 100 days. It sounds a bit odd. Just a year ago I was rattled by series of quizzes, presentations and submissions. Now i have nothing to do much. If I place myself in year 2003.......well I just can't. At this point I just don't recall those moments any longer. Looks like I have moved ahead.....for good or bad, I don't know but yes I have moved ahead.

Sumanta

just checking

Well just checking whether it works or not

getting started

well don't ask me why..........but i named my blog as 5th time lucky.....i liked the blogging concept initially but was never able to do it seriously. my previous blog has expired. i never wrote a word in it....i don't even remeber its name........

but last month it ws too much....even iris had a blog. Strong inspirations from fellow bloggers a.k.a. govar, jam, chandoooooooo finally motivated me to do it....create my BLOG......i just hope i am honest to it...

sumanta