Sachin has shown what it takes to win overseas: Ganguly

HYDERABAD, March 16: Apparently, Sourav Ganguly is never short of motivation despite being there and done that. Here to contribute his mite to the East Zone cause in Deodhar Trophy, the Bengal left-hander cited Sachin Tendulkar's example to buttress his case. "Looking at Sachin, there is room for performance. He has shown what it takes to win a series overseas.With lots of cricket coming up, the best way for me would be to take it series by series," said Ganguly on Sunday.
Tendulkar was the lone Indian over 30 in the Australia tri-series and made an unbeaten 117 and 91 in the two finals to seal the title for India.
Ganguly also made it clear that he was not choosing one form of cricket over the other. "I have never thought of quitting limited-overs to concentrate on Tests. With lots of cricket coming up, the best way for me would be to take it series by series. The advent of IPL makes the cricket schedule a bit heavier."
And by way of explanation, the southpaw said there couldn't have been a better preparation for the Test series against South Africa than playing in Deodhar Trophy, which by virtue of being scheduled at the fag end of domestic calendar, offers the Test regulars, resting since the Test series down under, a serious hit in the middle. "With the amount of cricket being played, you have to adjust mentally. I had a good break after Australia and playing in Deodhar Trophy is better than hitting balls in the nets."
He was also spot on in his assessment of India's next opposition at home. "I don't believe in favourites. The South Africans have a good bowling attack, but I'm sure they will miss Andre Nel. That said, we have spinners of much better quality and proven ability," said the 35-year old unfazed by competition.