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NEWS India-Pakistan Series 2006> Ganguly confident of doing well in Pakistan 08th Jan 2006  10.22 IST By Agencies   Undeterred by the scathing attack from team manager Raj Singh Dungarpur, Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he was confident of making a significant contribution to the Indian team during the grueling tour of Pakistan. The former captain refused to comment on Dungarpur's disparaging remarks that he was "laziest and possibly the worst fielder" in the team but said his recent performance in domestic matches will give him the confidence to do well in the series against the arch-rivals. "I performed well in Ranji Trophy matches and will try to do well in the series against Pakistan. I am confident of doing well," he told reporters in New Delhi just before boarding the flight to Lahore. "India performed well in the last series. We have been playing well. We will definitely do well in this series." Besides Ganguly, three of his teammates, vice-captain Virender Shewag , Anil Kumble and Parthiv Ajay Patel , left for Pakistan, two days later than the rest of the team as they were doing duty for their respective Ranji teams. The Indian squad left for Lahore on Thursday and is currently playing a three-day warm-up game against Pakistan 'A'. The Indians will play three Tests and five one-dayers during the 45-day tour, which is their second visit across the border in as many years. Also View In-Depth Coverage: India-Pakistan Series 2006 Team Page: India Team Page: Pakistan

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