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The former decorated player was opened to life under lockdown due to the new coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 2.40 lakh lives worldwide while infecting more than 34 lakh people.
“This situation is a test match in a very dangerous wicket. The ball is also dripping and spinning, the hitter has very little margin for error,” said Ganguly speaking on ‘100 Hours 100 Stars,’ an initiative started by Fever Network. . .
“So, the hitter has to score runs and keep his gate safe with this small margin of error, and win this Test match,” he added.
Winner of countless fierce battles during his game days when there was no shortage of fearsome fast bowlers and quality spinners, Ganguly was tempted to draw a parallel between tough times in the sport and the health crisis.
“This is very difficult, but we hope we win this match together,” he added.
Ganguly expressed his sadness at the number of lives lost in the pandemic and the irreparable damage it has caused.
“I am really upset to see the current situation, because many people are suffering outside. We are still struggling to understand how to stop this pandemic,” he said.
“This atmosphere around the world has really bothered me. We don’t know how, when and where it came from, we were not prepared for this,” he added.
Not only upset, Ganguly admitted that he can’t help but feel great fear of what is unfolding due to the disease.
“People are being affected by this. There have been so many deaths. This situation bothers me and it also scares me,” he said.
“People come to my house to deliver groceries, food, so I also feel a little scared. So it’s a mixed feeling. I just want this to be over as quickly as possible,” he added.
He said that cricket has taught him to face difficult situations in life and the importance of staying alert at all times.
When asked how he was staying positive, the former captain said, “Cricket has taught me a lot. I faced real-life, high-pressure situations. You have to run and there is only one ball left.”
“If you do the wrong move, the wrong footwork, you won’t have another chance. These kinds of situations make you alert and aware of real-life situations,” he said.
However, the BCCI chief also added that he will be spending a lot of time with his family after a long time.
“It’s been a month in closing. I didn’t mind before. Before, I didn’t have time at home like this. My lifestyle was commuting for work every day.”
“For the past 30-32 days, I have been at home with my family, spending time with my wife, daughter, mother, and brother.
“I have a moment like this after a long time, so I’m having fun,” he said.
