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Academics Q : Were you a good student ? Ans : I was not very good but I was an above average student. Bengal Q : How do you place Bengal as a cricket power in the coming years ? Ans : Bengal has got good talent but it depends on how they apply themselves on the ground, but I’m hopeful about Bengal cricket. Contact & Drive Q : How did you start out as a cricketer ? Ans : I started out by playing in my gullee with tennis balls then I joined the Dukhiram Cricket Coaching Centre & started playing with the deuce ball at the age of 10. Eden Gardens Q : How do you feel when you go out to bat at Eden Gardens Ans : Eden Gardens is always special to any cricketer. There is also some pressure as you are in front of 90,000 people.? Fan Q : Who are you a mad fan of ? Ans : I am a fan of Ronaldo & Roberto Baggio ’cos I love football. Ground Q : Which is your favourite ground in the world? Ans : Of course Lord’s as I scored my debut century there. Happening Q : Are you a frequent visitor to the happening places in town? Ans : Basically I am a home bird, whenever I am in cal. I prefer to stay at home. Image & Jewellery Q : Do you wear your clothes, jewellery or accessories to suit a certain image? Ans : No, I do not have any fascination for clothes or jewellery, but I generally dress up according to the occasion. King & Limelight Q : Geoffery Boycott calls you the "Prince of Calcutta" . How does it feel to be in the limelight? Ans : that’s Geoff’s old compliment. No comments. But yeah, it feels good to be in the limelight. Marriage Q : Are you a romantic guy? Do you fall in love easily? Ans : Till now I have fallen in love only with my wife & that is too secret. Nations Q : You have been around the world. Which country do you like visiting the most? Ans : I like the West Indies because of its natural scenic beauty. Offside Q : Rahul Dravid said "On the offside first there is God. and then there is Sourav Ganguly". How do you feel to receive such a compliment? Ans : Thanks Rahul for the complement. It’s my natural side & play my natural game. That’s it. Pastime Q : what are your interests other than cricket. ? Ans : I like listening to Hindi music & watching Hindi Movies but cannot do so because of fan fanaticism in Calcutta. Quandary Q : What would you have been if not a cricketer ? Ans : I would have gone for higher studies. Religion & Strength Q : Do you believe in God ? How important is religion to you ? Ans : I do believe in God but not in religion because to me everyone is same. Teenagers Q : You had one message to give to the teenagers, what would it be ? Ans : Take life seriously & whatever you may do, enjoy it & give your 100% effort. Upstart Q : For some, you are a pioneer. To others you are an upstart who made good, Who are you, anyway? Ans : I am just a simple person who is enjoying his cricket. That’s it. Victory Q : How did you feel after India won the Coca Cola Cup in Dhaka defeating Pakistan where your century played a major role? Ans : India-Pakistan matches are always different & if we are winning it has a tremendous impact on us. I felt very good, I just cannot express my feelings. Winning edge Q : Lately, the Indians are showing their killer instinct & putting it across their opponents. What do you think has made the difference ? Ans : We have now got a very good oneday side with specialists like Sachin, Azhar, Srinath, Jaddu & Agarkar also. It’s a team game & we have settled well into a team. ‘Xcitement Q : What is the most exciting thing about being a celebrity ? Ans : There is nothing exciting but one thing is that I’ve lost my personal life for which I feel sorry. Yahoo & Zest Q : What is your greatest, absolutely the greatest ambition ? Ans : I play well & get many runs for India and also that we even the World Cup. Birthday — 8th July 1971
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