Sourav Ganguly has issued a strong statement about the resilience and continuity of Indian cricket, declaring that “Indian cricket stops for no one.” The former BCCI president and national captain praised the current generation of young stars—Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and others—for stepping up as the team enters a post-Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era.
Speaking in the wake of India’s recently concluded tour of England, Ganguly expressed zero concern about the team’s transition, pointing to the players’ maturity, skill, and temperament. With no Kohli, Rohit, or even Ashwin in the squad, India managed to draw the five-Test series 2–2 on foreign soil under the leadership of 25-year-old Shubman Gill.
Ganguly traced the natural evolution of Indian cricket, explaining that the team has always regenerated its core after the exit of legends. “When Gavaskar left, Tendulkar came. When Tendulkar and Dravid left, Kohli and Rohit took over. And now, you have players like Gill, Jaiswal, and Pant taking the legacy forward,” he said. For him, the game has never been about one or two individuals—it’s about a system that constantly produces new leaders and match-winners.
During the England series, India saw key performances from its next-gen stars. Gill not only led the side tactically but also ended up as the series’ top run-scorer, displaying both flair and focus. Yashasvi Jaiswal, known for his aggressive intent, provided vital top-order momentum, including a hundred at Headingley. Rishabh Pant, returning from a long injury layoff, brought his trademark unpredictability and grit with the bat and behind the stumps.
Ganguly particularly praised the calmness with which these players handled pressure. “They didn’t just fill in; they owned the moment,” he said. “That’s how Indian cricket has always worked—someone steps up, and the team moves forward.”
Supporting roles also made a massive impact. Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, and Washington Sundar each played key parts in either holding the innings together or breaking partnerships. Their consistency highlighted the depth of India’s squad, even without its most recognizable names.
The recent success, according to Ganguly, isn’t just about raw talent. It’s the result of a well-structured domestic system, a robust ‘A’ team culture, and exposure through leagues like the IPL. All these layers help produce players who are not just skillful, but battle-hardened.
While fans and experts have expressed mixed emotions about India moving on from the Kohli-Rohit era, Ganguly believes the team is in excellent hands. He did not rule out future contributions from either of the veterans, but made it clear that Indian cricket’s engine runs far deeper than any single name.
“This team will continue to win,” Ganguly concluded. “There is no vacuum. There never was. Indian cricket knows how to evolve. And it always will.”
With strong leadership, rising stars, and a system that rewards performance over reputation, Ganguly’s words ring as both reassurance and reminder—India’s cricketing journey marches on, uninterrupted.