NEW DELHI: Defender Subhasish Bose said that Team India cricket captain Virat Kohli and former skipper Sourav Ganguly besides 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer have been his role models.
“When it comes to cricket, my favourite player in the current team is Virat Kohli. However, my all-time favourite is Sourav Ganguly,” said Bose on the AIFF website. “I vividly remember seeing him play since I was a small kid. I grew up watching Dada’s batting and the matches he played. Not just for me, he is an inspiration for so many other people as well.”
Bose revealed that he is also a big-time fan of Federer, stating that he loves to watch the Swiss play at every opportunity he gets.
“I love watching Roger Federer play. We keep travelling for matches but I follow his games at every chance I get. The way he has been at the top level for such a long time truly stands out for me and it is something I want to do in my career as well.”
The Bengal-born player fielded a number of questions from juniors on how to improve their game. He delved into a number of aspects such as the important attributes required for a full-back and how to improve one’s weaker foot, among others.
Bose also spoke about the importance of being “mentally strong” during a match, even if the score line is not in one’s favour.
“It is important to have a strong mindset during games. You have to be mentally strong and not get demotivated if you concede a goal — no matter what time in the game it is. You have to keep playing well with confidence in order to fight and score on the other end.”
With the country under lock down as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, Bose stressed on the importance of maintaining one’s fitness while staying at home. (Source: AIFF)
