Srinagar: In a bizarre statement made, Former India captain and BCCI President Saurav Ganguly has said that winning IPL is difficult than winning World Cup.
Ganguly said this in the context of India suffering 209 defeat in the final of the WTC at the hands of Australia at Oval.
“The selectors needed a captain after Virat left and Rohit was the best that time. He had won 5 IPL trophies and done well at the international level as well; he won the Asia Cup. He was the best option. India also played in the final of the Test championship, although we lost,” Ganguly was quoted as saying by Aaj Tak.
“Even two years ago, we lost the WTC final. We reached the semis of the T20 World Cup. So, the selectors picked that person who was the best for the job,” Ganguly told Aaj Tak.
“I have full faith on Rohit. He and MS Dhoni have won 5 IPL titles. Winning the IPL isn’t easy because it’s a tough tournament. Winning the IPL is more difficult than winning a World Cup as there are 14 matches after which you take part in the playoffs. In the World Cup, it takes only 4-5 matches for a place in the semis. In the IPL, it takes 17 matches for you to become champions,” he added.
