In a recent podcast, Sourav Ganguly recounted how he fought to keep Rahul Dravid in the One Day International (ODI) team during his captaincy. Despite facing pressure from selectors who criticized Dravid's strike rate, Ganguly recognized Dravid's potential and versatility, stating, "if I let him go, he would be finished." He took proactive measures by encouraging Dravid to adapt his game, which included taking on the role of wicketkeeper. Ganguly highlighted the team's need for a keeper-batsman, noting that other successful teams had players like Kumar Sangakkara and Adam Gilchrist filling that role. By allowing Dravid to keep wickets, Ganguly was able to include Mohammad Kaif in the batting order, thus strengthening the team's performance. Additionally, Ganguly shared that the Indian team lacked proper all-rounders at the time, which led him to bowl alongside players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. His leadership decisions were crucial in building a competitive team during a challenging period for Indian cricket.