Dhaka, Dec 9: Indian captain Sourav Ganguly today warned his teammates against taking Bangladesh lightly and looking for personal milestones during the two-match Test cricket series, saying the desire to break records should not affect the team's strategy. "We cannot go into a Test match looking at records. Anil (Kumble) and Sachin (Tendulkar) are obviously the two players who are in sight of records but we cannot prepare for a match with such things in mind," Ganguly said on the eve of the first Test. 

Ganguly said Bangladesh may not have an impressive track record but it was important to give them some more time to establish themselves. "It is still early days for them. We have to give them time and people involved must be a bit patient. But we cannot take them lightly," said the Indian skipper, coming here after a gap of four years. 

Ganguly has still not forgotten the tough baptism he had as a captain against Bangladesh. "I remember very well because it was my first Test as a captain. We were in a spot of bother after they had scored 400 and we were 200 for six in the first innings. We managed to win but Bangladesh did well despite playing their very first Test," Ganguly said. 

The Indian captain was not unduly worried about the pitch at the Bangabandhu Stadium. "The wicket looks a bit damp. It is winter time, so it is going to be foggy as well," he said. Ganguly indicated that India were likely to field the same team that played against South Africa. (Agencies)

Published: Thursday, December 09, 2004 

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