Ganguly Urges Indian Cricketers to Relax for T20 World Cup Glory

Indian Cricketers Urged to Relax for T20 World Cup Success

With the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, Indian cricketers face immense pressure to end their ICC trophy drought. Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes the team needs to adopt a more relaxed approach to achieve success.

Ganguly observed that Indian players and their families often display visible signs of stress during World Cup matches. He emphasized the importance of playing with freedom and avoiding excessive pressure.

"We in India make this mistake of pushing too much," Ganguly said. "When I see Rohit's wife in the stands, it is evident how much pressure she is under. When I see Virat's wife, I see the kind of pressure she is feeling."

Ganguly cited the 2003 World Cup final as an example of how pressure can hinder performance. "If anything, we need to relax when we are playing the big games," he said.

He praised India's performance in the 2023 World Cup, where they reached the final but lost to Australia. "Despite losing the final, I will say India was the best team," Ganguly said. "We played some fantastic cricket right through the competition. If only we could be a little relaxed for the final."

Ganguly urged coach Rahul Dravid to encourage a more relaxed mindset within the team. "It will be to relax a little," he said. "Just play with freedom, but also don't put too much pressure on ourselves."

By embracing a relaxed approach, Ganguly believes India can overcome the pressure and achieve success in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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