“It’s tough decision to announce one’s retirement. But it’s also important to realise when to go. One should strike a balance between going out and being pushed out,” Ganguly said during a felicitation programme in the city today with Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra and world chess champion Viswanathan Anand sitting next to him.

The Bengal left-hander doffed his hat at Anand saying that the latter has not only inspired the chess players of the country, but has been a role model for the Indian cricketers also.

“Anand is a genuine role model for everyone. I have been following him for years. In fact, it’s not just me, he has inspired all members of the Indian cricket team,” Ganguly said.