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Ganguly praises cool headed Gambhir

Last updated on: December 25, 2009 20:32 IST

Gautam GambhirAdding to the list of admirers of Gautam Gambhir [ Images ], India's [ Images ] most consistent batsman in recent times, is former captain Sourav Ganguly [ Images ], who is impressed by the temperament of the Delhi [ Images ] dasher.

Gambhir completed his 3000 runs in One-Day Internationals during his splendid innings of 150 not out that saw India outclass Sri Lanka [ Images ] by seven wickets in the fourth match and seal the five-match series 3-1 with a match to spare.

"Gambhir has been improving a lot. Gambhir is a cool headed guy. He has been scoring runs and he is getting them consistently," Ganguly said in Kolkata [ Images ] on Thursday.

It was for the first time after his international retirement that India played at his home venue.

Asked whether he missed the on-field action, Ganguly said, "Not at all. I am enjoying my life."

A charismatic leader during his time, Ganguly said his retirement decision was correct as the battle of making a comeback and getting dropped again and again was becoming tough.

"It was getting enough. Making a comeback every time after getting dropped. How many more times would I have fought to make my way into the side? This battle was getting tough. There is a limit to it," said the left-hander, who came to watch the match with his wife Dona and daughter Sana.

Ganguly also felt that dew played a role in Sri Lanka's defeat, saying," The balls skid as it becomes difficult for bowlers to control the ball. I knew it would be easier to bat second." 

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