Ravichandran Ashwin praises Sourav Ganguly’s leadership
Ashwin’s message was more than a routine congratulatory note. It reflected a deep admiration for Ganguly’s evolution as a leader across different eras and roles. Referring to a famous comment by Ganguly on his autobiography ‘creating tremors’, Ashwin cleverly linked this quote to the former skipper’s current success in the SA20.
According to Ashwin, the same qualities that once reshaped Indian cricket are now evident in Ganguly’s coaching stint abroad. He highlighted how Ganguly’s leadership, long seen as transformative for the Indian national side, is now expanding its influence beyond borders and helping to take Indian coaching philosophies to the global stage.
“He once said, ‘If I write my autobiography, it will cause vibrations’. He is currently causing vibrations in South Africa with his @PretoriaCapsSA team. His leadership has been inspiring as always and this one as a coach is no different.👏👏 Bringing Indian coaching to the world 🔥@SGanguly99,” wrote Ashwin on X.
He once said: “If I write my autobiography, it will cause vibrations”
For now, he’s causing tremors in South Africa with his @PretoriaCapsSA team.
His leadership was inspiring as always and this one as a coach is no different.👏👏
Bringing Indian coaching to the world… pic.twitter.com/YKGcRShoAz
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 22, 2026
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From administrator to hands-on coach
After serving as chairman of the BCCIGanguly’s decision to return to the dugout came as a surprise to many. Rather than solely serving in administrative or advisory roles, he chose to delve directly into team building as head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the 2026 season.
The move initially raised questions, but the results quickly silenced any doubts. Despite a challenging start at the start of the tournament, Ganguly’s calm authority and sharp cricketing instincts helped the Capitals find momentum at the right time. Their campaign culminated with an impressive seven-wicket win Sunrisers Eastern Cape in qualification 1, sealing direct access to the final.
Pretoria Capitals transformed under the leadership of Ganguly
Led by Ganguly, in addition to being an assistant coach Shaun Pollockthe Capitals have emerged as one of the most tactically astute teams in the league. Observers have pointed to several defining aspects of their resurgence.
The team have cleverly adapted to slow surfaces and used the conditions to their advantage rather than forcing an aggressive template. Young players have flourished in the environment, with confidence and clarity in roles becoming a hallmark of the Capitals’ approach. The side’s composure at crucial moments has also been commended, reflecting the trademark belief that Ganguly instilled in his teams during his playing days.
With the SA20 final scheduled for Sunday, January 25, Pretoria Capitals is heading into the title battle with confidence. Ganguly’s return to frontline coaching is already warranted, regardless of the final outcome.
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