Gangoogly! Dada II for U

What''s up, boss? The Bengal Tiger is on the trail of Master Blaster Tendulkar, who went in for a change of image sometime back. Once Ganguly''s back from the triseries in Holland and mini World Cup in England, Operation Makeover will commence.
"The idea is to give the Indian skipper a completely different look that will give him a new perspective both on the personal and professional front," says an image consultant, "The exercise will be carried out over the next six months." Meet the reinvented Sourav Ganguly, with his strands of grey coloured by a leading brand. "The hair colour company will offer him tips suited to his personality. Short clipped forward-combed hair is the best option," says an insider. Specs? No way. Contact lens. Similarly, the straight profile with the chest thrust forward beats the slouched look.
Meanwhile, designer Wendell Rodricks, known for his clean, straight lines, is set to do Dada''s wardrobe. "I''ve had discussions with the people concerned. We''ll meet again to finalise the designs," he informs. Says designer Ashish Soni, "Despite being a sportsman, Ganguly goes in for the look of a corporate/banker, which he is not. Also, he invariably wears blue with formal trousers. Since he wears blue on the field, he should stay away from this colour off the field. I suggest something sporty — drawstring pyjamas with T-shirts to loosen up."
Not everybody wants Sourav to go in for an image makeover though. "Why does he need a change?" asks ad man Prahlad Kakkar. "After a makeover and looking good, if he scores three ducks in succession, will his fans accept it? His makeover should come through performance and education. How many in the Indian team know how to eat caviar or drink the right wine? These players represent the country and travel a lot... what they need is education, not a makeover. Where is Vinod Kambli after he tonsured his pate and sported earrings?"
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