Overview
- Ganguly says he was warned he might lose the captaincy if India underperformed after insisting on Kumble’s inclusion.
- He recalls selectors urging a left-arm option, citing Daniel Vettori’s recent success as the template for Australia.
- He describes a late-night discussion in Hyderabad where he told officials he would not leave without Kumble in the squad.
- Kumble vindicated the call with 24 wickets in three Tests, including 8/141 at the SCG, as India drew the series and retained the trophy.
- The recollection was shared on Bhogle’s The Captain’s Calm and carried by Indian media on December 19.