Sourav Ganguly has backed Rahul Dravid to end his current barren spell in next month's two-Test series against England.

Former India captain Ganguly, who retired from international cricket after the recently concluded Test clashes with Australia, feels Dravid's illustrious past will help him overcome his slump - a drop in form that has seen Dravid make only two half-centuries in his past 17 innings.

"I'm sure Rahul Dravid will sort his game out," Ganguly said.

"When you perform for 13-14 years, it just doesn't go away overnight.

"Everybody must realise, the selectors, the board and the fans that when you play for so long you will have tough times.

"You will all have bad series because you are human. I back him to do well and get runs against England," he added.

Ganguly, who was India's most successful captain, is taking time out to consider his options after deciding to call it quits earlier this month.

Although adamant that he will not become a selector, Ganguly admits there are certain projects that do appeal to him.

"I will definitely do a little bit of work related to cricket. It could be media, it could be commentary. But I want to contribute to Bengal cricket," he said.

"There is enough talent out there and hopefully I can guide them. Coaching is not an option now, not in another five years because it involves travelling."