Johannesburg : Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said he believed he was good enough to play in next year's World Cup.

Ganguly, who made 51 not out and 25 on his return to the Test side to help them close in on victory in the first Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium, said he had never doubted his ability.

"I felt I was good enough to contribute in international cricket. I hope it will continue. I still want to play both forms of the game," he said.
 

He said he hoped his experience and his record in one-day internationals would get him back into the one-day side in time for the World Cup in the West Indies next March

Ganguly, 34, said his time out of the team had reminded him that cricket was not the most important thing in life but said he continued to work on his game.
 

"I played domestic cricket, worked on my technique, enjoyed time with the Bengal (domestic team) boys and spent time at home," he said.
 

He said experience was a crucial factor in his successful return.

"It helps knowing what the conditions will be. It is my third visit to South Africa. When you have played in countries like South Africa, Australia and England you have to think about the adjustments you need to make," he said.

Ganguly said on Sunday he was grateful for the support he had received from many fans after he was dropped.
 

"It's been nice but it would have been the same if (current captain) Rahul Dravid or Anil Kumble was dropped," he said.
 

He took a philosophical view of selection decisions.

"It's part of professional sport. Rahul has been dropped from the one-day side, Anil has been dropped. The only guy in this team who has not been dropped is Sachin (Tendulkar). You get picked, you get dropped and you come back again," he said.