Sourav Ganguly, a celebrated figure in cricket, shared a valuable lesson in leadership during an interview. He recalled the 2002 NatWest Series final, where he captained India against England.
Despite a strong start, India faced a daunting target of 326 runs. Ganguly, advocating for a conservative approach, was initially frustrated by Sehwag’s aggressive batting, which included hitting multiple boundaries in a single over. However, he later recognized the effectiveness of Sehwag’s strategy, which ultimately contributed to India’s victory.
This experience taught Ganguly the importance of acknowledging and utilizing individual strengths within a team. He realized that each player, with their unique style, can contribute to the team’s success. Ganguly emphasizes the value of adapting leadership styles to accommodate individual differences, allowing each member to excel in their own way. He concludes by stating, “You cannot expect every individual to behave, react, work, and do things the same way.”
India’s historic win against England was made possible by Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif’s heroic performances.
