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Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly

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Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the India national team, widely regarded as one of the country's most influential cricket leaders. After retiring, he served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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The manifesto · 15 principles
  1. Treat criticism as part of the job and use it as motivation.
  2. Stay humble in success and resilient in failure.
  3. Value teamwork, but accept personal accountability for results.
  4. Adapt to changing situations without losing your core identity.
  5. Earn respect through performance and consistency.
  6. Be honest, direct, and clear in your approach.
  7. Keep a competitive edge and a fighting spirit in every challenge.
  8. Learn from setbacks, then return stronger and more determined.
  9. Never be afraid to back young people and give them responsibility.
  10. Respect talent, but also demand discipline and commitment.
  11. Stay calm under pressure and focus on the next ball, not the noise around you.
  12. Play to win, not just to avoid losing.
  13. Take bold decisions when the situation demands it.
  14. Lead from the front and set the tone through your own example.
  15. Back yourself with confidence, even when others doubt you.