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‘At one stage we gave up’: Ganguly on convincing Dravid to become head coach

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‘At one stage we gave up’: Ganguly on convincing Dravid to become head coach

BCCI Chairman Sourav Ganguly revealed on Sunday that he had to work hard to persuade legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid to take up the job of coaching the men’s national team.

When talking with reporter Boria Majumdar on the show “Backstage with Boria”, the former Indian captain revealed that he and his secretary Jay Shah have always kept Dravid’s name in mind, and getting him to agree is a difficult task. “We thought of Rahul for a long time, me and Jay, but he disagreed because of the time away from home [and] because of the national team work is [approximately] on the road for about 8-9 months a year, he There are two young children.”

At a stage where we gave up, he was appointed as the head of NCA (Bangalore National Cricket Academy) to take care of it and move things forward. We have completed all the interviews and all the work, including his interview and application, and then he was appointed by the NCA. But even after he was appointed, we still insisted,” Ganguly explained.

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The former left-hander and Dravid’s teammate also added that from his various conversations with the players, he clearly knew that everyone wanted him to join.

“When we [talking] with the players what kind of person they want, you can clearly see, you know, Rahul has a tendency, so we communicated this to him. I personally talked to him Many times [saying]] that,’I know this is difficult, but please try for two years, if you find it too difficult, then we will see another way’.

“Fortunately, he agreed. I don’t know what triggered his change of thinking, but he agreed. I think this is the best coach BCCI can do after Ravi [Shastri] left,” Gangu Lee concluded.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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