Ganguly to become Batting Consultant at BCB

[nsd3]

After the World Cup Ganguly is set to start coaching in Bangladesh.

Source: http://bdnews24.com/cricket/2014/12/...fter-world-cup

He should be involved in all age level cricket as well.

[Nadim]

Why after WC? might as well start now!!!

nevertheless, great news

[mij]

Good news if he concentrated on junior level

[Tigers_eye]

Three high profile test series (well two test series and one off) after the WC. We need as much help as we can get.

My question is:

"Why hasn't BCB extended citizenship offer to Roach yet?"

[roman]

He should be the ideal batting consultant for our boys. Great news if it's true

[BengaliPagol]

Bd boys must be glad that now they can do some quality adda with their coach in bangla.

[MHRAM]

I have been hearing such rumours for decades. Hope it's true.

Need a man of his calibre. We have a full unit now.

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[Vepu]

We need a batting coach not consultant. I want js but not gonna happen

[BanCricFan]

Originally Posted by Vepu
We need a batting coach not consultant. I want js but not gonna happen

Exactly.

I really don't see how Ganguly is going to make any difference as a consultant. Its just a money laundering scheme if you ask me. Bring in Jamie Siddons -if available- to kick-start our stalling Academy/High Performance project and the training of our local coaches.

[cricbook]

After world cup 3 thunder storm coming up (pak,ind,sa) so bd needed something extra...and there u go. ..bd got it. I will say, this is really good for bd batman's...hope they use it right.

[Rana Melb]

Originally Posted by Nadim
Why after WC? might as well start now!!!

nevertheless, great news

Michael Bevan will be our batting consultant before WC

[Equinox]

Waste of money. These short high-profile stints achieve nothing at this level in the long run. BCB needs to ensure that Ganguly does his homework on our batsmen and can offer very specific and tailored suggestions to each of them but I highly doubt that will happen. He'll probably come in, observe a few training sessions and offer some very generic advice and take home bucket loads in return. I do hope he sheds some insight on the mental side of the game and how he was such a strong character on the field.

Like BCF said, more pressing is the issue of the defunct academy and getting a competent coach to take charge of it. Siddons would be ideal. Liton, Shadman, Mosaddek, Nazmul Shanto and even some of the older guys would benefit tremendously from a technician like JS.

[affan_ayan]

This is an extremely bad choice because this guy is not a technically good batsman, a ever bd hater in disguise and a dirty politician. The way he treated Tamim and Mashrafee, showed what he could do to us. Pune warriors was failing time and again, he tried all the options, even the team was out of IPL but this culprit didn't give him a chance. I remember Tamim was in very good form that time. Gambhir is real genetleman and same as Dravid, Laxman, Kumbley.

Technically, if it is Dravid, we will be benifitted. The guy is not only one of the technically best batsman ever but also is a real gentleman and good-hearted person.

For us, if you choose someone from sub-continent, then it would better if we take a Srilankan. Because they are extremely professional, always try their best with limited resource and generally stay out of politics. They have also good work ethic. In short, no Pakistani, no indians should be generally allowed.

[mufi_02]

^ well said. Ganguly has a very big ego. He got in trouble with a lot of people including players, coaches, and other officials.

I would have been more happy with Dravid. He is a real gentleman, has very strong work ethic, extremely solid batting technique and one of the finest batsmen of the modern era.

But Ganguly gets the nod because he is Bengali. I would be happy if the players just learn the fighting and aggressive nature from him. Not expecting much technique wise.

[Ashfaq]

Originally Posted by affan_ayan
This is an extremely bad choice because this guy is not a technically good batsman, a ever bd hater in disguise and a dirty politician. The way he treated Tamim and Mashrafee, showed what he could do to us. Pune warriors was failing time and again, he tried all the options, even the team was out of IPL but this culprit didn't give him a chance. I remember Tamim was in very good form that time. Gambhir is real genetleman and same as Dravid, Laxman, Kumbley.

Technically, if it is Dravid, we will be benifitted. The guy is not only one of the technically best batsman ever but also is a real gentleman and good-hearted person.

For us, if you choose someone from sub-continent, then it would better if we take a Srilankan. Because they are extremely professional, always try their best with limited resource and generally stay out of politics. They have also good work ethic. In short, no Pakistani, no indians should be generally allowed.

^ Way to generalize bro.

I agree with the sentiment that Ganguly isn't a good choice for batting coach, not because of his nationality, but because he can not help our batsmen. He's not that competent as a coach. Some one like Stuart Law or Jamie Siddons would have been a better choice. I'd say even Bulbul is a better coach than Ganguly.

[jeesh]

One must also realize even if Ganguly has 3/10 knowledge in batting coaching, whenever he will talk students will listen. Especially if he coaches age group teams he is bound to inspire. No hiding the fact he's one of the all time batting greats at least in ODI's. He must be knowing sth that our batsmen can learn. Not to mention probably the best ever Indian captain.

But having said all that i do agree a Jamie Siddons or Gordon Greenidge on more full time assignment at all age group levels would be more productive. One or two days of advice isnt enough. Siddons had to spend years to go get basic ideas through to his students. Personally dont think BCB needs to spend so much, a low profile yet knowledgeable person would do.

But once in a while the likes of Wasim Akram, Ganguly coming in for clinics etc is never a bad idea. Always puts the inspiration meter up.

[duke]

Originally Posted by affan_ayan
This is an extremely bad choice because this guy is not a technically good batsman, a ever bd hater in disguise and a dirty politician. The way he treated Tamim and Mashrafee, showed what he could do to us. Pune warriors was failing time and again, he tried all the options, even the team was out of IPL but this culprit didn't give him a chance. I remember Tamim was in very good form that time. Gambhir is real genetleman and same as Dravid, Laxman, Kumbley.

Technically, if it is Dravid, we will be benifitted. The guy is not only one of the technically best batsman ever but also is a real gentleman and good-hearted person.

For us, if you choose someone from sub-continent, then it would better if we take a Srilankan. Because they are extremely professional, always try their best with limited resource and generally stay out of politics. They have also good work ethic. In short, no Pakistani, no indians should be generally allowed.

Wasnn't mashrafe the guy who gave away 26 odd runs in final over and their team lost the match in IPl?? I dont remember which season though.

[BengaliPagol]

Not sure if this may been said but apparently Haturi banned players from eating rice or something?

[G-man]

Originally Posted by BengaliPagol
Not sure if this may been said but apparently Haturi banned players from eating rice or something?

about time. that stuff is useless, nutritionally.

occasional birani n polau only :P

[BanCricFan]

I totally agree with affan_ayan. Ganguly is big headed and a BD hater -despite his playing club cricket in BD and sharing the same language. He has never passed up an opportunity to criticize Bangladesh and has always down played our success on the field.

Ganguly is one of those cricketers who has massively over achieved himself. His technique against genuine quicks was terrible and less I say about his fielding is better. An average of barely 40 and a SR of 70 in ODIs are nothing out of this world.

As some have already said, and if we absolutely must "hire" a consultant, Rahul Dravid or Tendulkar would be a much better option.

By the way, Ganguly is yet to say anything positive about the real prince of Kolkata Shakib Al-Hasan.

[BanCricFan]

Originally Posted by duke
Wasnn't mashrafe the guy who gave away 26 odd runs in final over and their team lost the match in IPl?? I dont remember which season though.

Possibly but FB do go for runs sometimes (in a T20) -even Dale Steyn.

[NoName]

Originally Posted by BengaliPagol
Not sure if this may been said but apparently Haturi banned players from eating rice or something?

No way!

[mij]

Originally Posted by BanCricFan
Exactly.

I really don't see how Ganguly is going to make any difference as a consultant. Its just a money laundering scheme if you ask me. Bring in Jamie Siddons -if available- to kick-start our stalling Academy/High Performance project and the training of our local coaches.

good idea.

Originally Posted by affan_ayan
This is an extremely bad choice because this guy is not a technically good batsman, a ever bd hater in disguise and a dirty politician. The way he treated Tamim and Mashrafee, showed what he could do to us. Pune warriors was failing time and again, he tried all the options, even the team was out of IPL but this culprit didn't give him a chance. I remember Tamim was in very good form that time. Gambhir is real genetleman and same as Dravid, Laxman, Kumbley.

Technically, if it is Dravid, we will be benifitted. The guy is not only one of the technically best batsman ever but also is a real gentleman and good-hearted person.

For us, if you choose someone from sub-continent, then it would better if we take a Srilankan. Because they are extremely professional, always try their best with limited resource and generally stay out of politics. They have also good work ethic. In short, no Pakistani, no indians should be generally allowed.

agree

Originally Posted by BanCricFan
Possibly but FB do go for runs sometimes (in a T20) -even Dale Steyn.

[duke]

Agree with most posters. Dravid,Kumble far better than Ganguly. Ever Dahiya guy who coaches KKR is better.

But those saying Gambhir a gentleman haven't seen much of Gambhir :P

[cricket_king]

All I ask is that Ganguly pass on some of his fighting spirit and aggressive "take-no-crap-from-opposition" attitude to our sissies. He may not have been the most talented batsman against good fast bowling but he sure did pack a punch when cornered. Most of our batsmen have a decent technique. They just need some confidence and a persistent attitude - attributes that Ganguly can hopefully instill.