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Ganguly's Dadagiri

Sourav Ganguly, the Dada of Indian cricket, has hit the headlines once again, for compelling an on field umpire to ask the third umpire's decision, even when the other on field umpire feels he is out. It was cry babyish behavior and I am afraid is setting a wrong example for his fans. When you see such an effort from a fielder to take your catch, you better walk off at the first place. The catch was not dropped and neither did Smith touch it accidentally on the ground after taking it. (Video) And the square leg umpire also feels its clean. So what then ? You or me or even, the most reliable and consistent player of the IPL Rohit Sharma, would have walked away, cursing himself for the shot and secretly admiring Smith's athleticism on the field. (Not to mention Gilly. He would have walked right away !) But the person under consideration is Ganguly. He can poke and nag (or rag) the umpire to seek the third umpire's decision. The third umpire's state is more pathetic. With