Sourav Ganguly reminisces about his trip to ‘beautiful’ Pakistan

Recalling his tour of Pakistan back in 2004, Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly shared the memories he made and revealed that he fell in love with the country.

"I loved it actually in 2004… it is a fascinating country, it is rough, it is beautiful and it's different. It is a harsh country and a soft country as well and they [people of Pakistan] love their cricket," he said, in an interview to Indian journo Barkha Dutt, after launch of his book 'A Century is not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success'.

Revealing about his visit to Pakistan's city of Sialkot, which is known for its sports goods, Ganguly said that all parts of the country exhibit their own characteristics and were beautiful.

“I remember going to Sialkot for a One Day game and we were driving out in the morning. I just saw pathans on both sides of the street waiting for the game to happen. Dry rough and tough part of Pakistan but there is still so much beauty,” he said.

“We were treated so well, with food, hospitality, kindness and I love touring Pakistan,” he added.