Bio-bubble is tough but Indians “a bit more tolerant”: Sourav Ganguly

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said Indians accepted the challenge of a strict bio-safe environment for sportspersons. Ever since international cricket resumed, players were forced to live in a bio bubble, where their lives are confined to hotels and stadiums. They do not have access to people outside the bubble, making it extremely difficult for players to stay fresh and motivated.

The former India captain said in a virtual promotional event, “I think we Indians are a bit more tolerant than (overseas) cricketers. I have played with a lot of British, Australians, West Indians.”

“In the last six-seven months, there is so much cricket going on in the bio-bubble, it’s so hard. Just go from the hotel room to the ground, handle the pressure and come back to the room and then come back.” Land again, it is a completely different life. “

Ganguly further cited the example of the Australia cricket team, who pulled out of the tour of South Africa after their defeat to India.

Australia was slated for a three-test tour in March-April, but cited “unacceptable levels of health and safety risks for players, support staff and the community”.

“Look at the Australian team, they were going to go to South Africa for a Test series after India played there. They refused to go there.”

“And there is always this fear of COVID. I hope it’s not for me next time.” You have to stay positive, you have to train yourself mentally. We all have to train ourselves mentally so that will be good. For training, ”said Ganguly.

The former Indian captain recalled the biggest setback in his career when he was stripped of his captaincy in 2005 and eventually released, but only to make a spectacular comeback.

“You just have to deal with it. It’s the mindset you get. There’s no guarantee of life, whether it’s in sports, business or anything. You go through ups and downs. All you have to do is bite the bullet. . Pressure is huge. In everyone’s life. We all go through different pressures.

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“When you play your first test, it is a pressure to establish yourself and tell the world that you are at this level.

He said, “And when you go to that level after playing a lot of matches, it’s about maintaining performance. A little blip and it doesn’t stop people from examining you and it’s a long time for athletes. Connects, ”he said. .