MITHILA — Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta has shared insights into how former captain Sourav Ganguly transformed the overall mindset of Team India. Dasgupta highlighted the defining influence Ganguly had in establishing a confident and competitive environment, altering the traditional attitude of the national side during his leadership tenure.
According to Dasgupta, Ganguly was instrumental in introducing an assertive posture and encouraging assertive sledging among the players. Reflecting on this psychological shift, Dasgupta referenced the commanding outlook captured by the phrase 'I am the king,' emphasizing how the former skipper reshaped the squad's approach when taking on international opponents.
The former player noted that this change in mentality helped instill a fearless identity within the dressing room. By promoting an assertive brand of cricket and a resilient mindset, Ganguly established a new standard for how the national team conducted itself on the field.
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