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Captain Snooty?
 

As captain, Ganguly is on the threshold of leading India to its maiden Test series win abroad in 16 years. On the ongoing tour of England, he led India to the NatWest Tri-Series triumph and a Test win at Headingley last week.

He says: "Actually, cricket is not a competition to see who can make the most friends. It is about winning matches.

"People expect a lot out of you, and if you're doing well, they are behind you. And if you aren't, then the pressures build up."

The man has finally begun to understand what it exactly means to be the captain of the Indian cricket team. Indeed, the challenge will inspire him.

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