Ashok Dinda, who was a speed sensation on the field and Sourav Ganguly’s most trusted commander, is once again ready to show his speed on the political pitch. Bharatiya Janata Party has once again expressed confidence in its cricketer from Mayna seat in the election battle of West Bengal. This is the same Dinda who not only took wickets but also took on the foreign coach who snatched away the captaincy of his grandfather without caring about his career at that time. Dinda’s story is not limited to just cricket figures, it is an example of the loyalty and militancy that the BJP has made its biggest weapon in Bengal.
Ganguly’s trust and Dinda’s loyalty
Ashok Dinda was not only Ganguly’s favorite bowler but was also extremely loyal to him. In the second season of IPL, when coach John Buchanan removed Sourav Ganguly from the captaincy, Dinda was the player who publicly supported Dada. He had openly said that the team would have performed better under the leadership of Ganguly. The same loyalty and dedication towards Ganguly is reflected in his political life today too where he seems completely dedicated to his party and ideology.
Traveled from village to assembly with hard work
Dinda’s success is not an overnight achievement. As his former coach Paras Mhambrey says, “Dinda’s biggest strength is his attitude. He has struggled a lot and never shies away from hard work.” Dinda, who traveled 3 hours from his village to Kolkata, took 420 wickets in domestic cricket with his fast pace and floating jump. This fighting spirit makes him different from others in politics also.
Why is Dinda important for BJP?
In Mamata Banerjee’s stronghold, BJP needs such faces who are not only popular but also have the spirit to fight. By winning from Mayna seat in 2021, Dinda proved that he is not just a celebrity face but a grassroots leader. Dinda’s story tells how a medium pace bowler, on the basis of his hard work and proper guidance, not only reached Team India but has now also become one of the faces who decide the political future of Bengal.
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How has been the relationship between Sourav Ganguly and Ashok Dinda on the cricket field? Sourav Ganguly recognized Dinda’s talent in the initial phase of IPL and expressed confidence in him and handed him the new ball. Dinda also always considered Ganguly his idol and openly supported him during the captaincy controversy.
What was the specialty of Ashok Dinda’s bowling that made him different? Dinda was known for his ‘exaggerated leap’ jump, which gave him extra bounce. He was consistently able to bowl at speeds of over 130 km/hr.
Which sporting spirit has Dinda retained after coming into politics? Dinda has maintained his ‘Never Give Up’ and ‘hard working’ sports spirit even in politics, which was also mentioned by his coach Paras Mhambrey.