'I don't care what Steve Waugh says': Ganguly

At the end of a grueling five-day camp, Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly reflected positively saying it was a fruitful camp with many positives.

The camp held at the IIT-Chemplast ground in Madras over the last five days was so productive that it will be continued after the Challenger Series concludes. The NKP Challenger series commences from Monday, February 12, at the Chepauk stadium, the venue for the third Test against the Aussie.

Speaking at the press conference on the last day Sourav said, "The boys are working hard. I can see the hunger in the youngsters to succeed. Another three days after the Challenger will be good for us."

Commenting on John Wright, Ganguly said, "I am not comparing him to the other coaches but he is simply outstanding and I am amazed at his keenness to work hard. He puts so much effort into the training sessions."

When asked if the team was under pressure, he replied, " Why should we be under pressure? The Aussies should be under pressure. They are coming here with the tag of 'world champions', not us."

Reacting to Steve Waugh's comments on the Indian tour, the skipper said, "I don't read what he writes and I don't care what he says." Sourav also added that cricket was a team-effort and that no single individual could win a game single-handedly. He said that they had been working in tough conditions and training in the Madras heat was a toughening experience.

On the subject of India's bowling department, he commented that the pace bowlers looked very good. "The spinners are pretty okay. But the fact that they are hungry to succeed is a positive sign," he added.

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