‘I had to see him’: Ganguly reveals why he briefly delayed Dhoni’s India call-up

 Sourav Ganguly revealed he personally scouted MS Dhoni, travelling to Jamshedpur to witness his domestic prowess before his national selection. Ganguly emphasised fast-tracking exceptional talent, believing it crucial for player development. This philosophy, coupled with Saba Karim’s initial praise for Dhoni’s six-hitting ability, led to his swift integration into the Indian team, shaping a legendary career. Sourav Ganguly revealed he personally scouted MS Dhoni, travelling to Jamshedpur to witness his domestic prowess before his national selection. Ganguly emphasised fast-tracking exceptional talent, believing it crucial for player development. This philosophy, coupled with Saba Karim’s initial praise for Dhoni’s six-hitting ability, led to his swift integration into the Indian team, shaping a legendary career.