Sourav Ganguly

“Any captain will take some time to settle down. Nobody is an outstanding leader straightaway.”

“I used to watch Manchester United a lot when David Beckham was there, but not any more now he's gone.”

“If you are considered as favourites, you have stand up and deliver. You can't make too many mistakes. You have to be the best.”

“When I go around in Kolkata, I do not get hassled.”

“A life of a sportsperson is approximately 14-15 years long and fatigue will be a part of it, but they have to manage that.”

“Look, I was the captain of India for five years. I was one of the stars, a popular face in India.”

“I love going to England and discovering new places in the countryside. I love the English weather and the freedom that the place gives.”

“Pakistan always play well in England.”

“Health starts in the head and goes to the heart and other parts of the body.”

“The battle to win - on the pitch and in the boardroom - begins and ends in one's head.”

“We Indians react under pressure.”

“There is nobody called Test bowler, one day bowler or T20 bowler. It just how you adapt and make a difference to your own game.”

“My memories of playing against Pakistan have been happy times for India.”

“It's my one aim, my dream to win a series overseas.”

“Kohli is a flag bearer of Indian cricket.”

“When I first became captain of the Indian cricket team in 2000, many well-wishers and journalist friends gifted me the classic Mike Brearley book, 'The Art of Captaincy.' I mean no disrespect to the book or Mr, Brearley, who I admire a great deal, but books or team meetings don't make you good captains.”

“English conditions have changed over the years. Lots of runs are being scored in one-day cricket now in England, pitches are good for batting.”

“Rishabh Pant whenever he has got away from Delhi on good pitches, hard pitches where there is carry, he has been exceptional with the bat.”

“When you're captain you get involved in a lot of things. You're trying to get the best out of players and subconsciously, without knowing, it gets to you.”

“A strong India is very, very important for world cricket.”