Affectionately known as ‘Maharaj’ and ‘Dada’ by most, Ganguly throws young guns in flames to transform them into brave cricketers who put their full faith in young people. One of the most memorable instances of this was of course India’s unforgettable 2002 Natwest Series victory, in which India beat England by two goals in the final at Lord’s. Ganguly’s subsequent tearing of his shirt on God’s balcony is a cricket image that will never be forgotten.
Here’s wishing former #TeamIndia Captain and current BCCI President @SGanguly99 a very happy birthday. https://t.co/H0mWChTgSd
– BCCI (@BCCI) 1657252800000
After a memorable Test debut in 1996 at Lord, Ganguly was appointed India captain in 2000, and only after his appointment could India escape the match-fixing scandal and win the title. historic victories, including the iconic 2001 home Test series against Australia. Ganguly also led the team until 2003 ODI World Cup final and won the memorable 2004 Test series on Pakistani soil.
Happy Birthday Dada! You are a great friend, an influential captain and a man that any young player would love to learn from… https://t.co/FCD4B9gOFg
– Yuvraj Singh (@ YUVSTRONG12) 1657252028000
Most successful Indian Test captain in a long time (21 Test victories), formerly MS Dhoni eclipsing his numbers in 2013, Ganguly played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, scoring 7212 and 11363 runs, respectively. 49 of those 113 Tests were played as captain, in which he also participated in 15 draws.
He also scored 22 ODI centuries and 72 fifties. In the tests, he scored 16 centuries and 35 half-century.
Ganguly officially assumed the position of Chairman of BCCI in October 2019.
𝘼 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 5⃣ 0⃣ 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙟! 👑 🙌 @ SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada #AmiKKR https://t.co/FfcaSMS9Jo
– KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) 165724400000
Celebrating Sourav Ganguli’s 50th birthday. Wishing him a happy and healthy life ahead. @SGanguly99 @sachin_rt… https://t.co/2vAJtCDw45
– Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) 1657182926000
From a great pitcher to a great captain and now leading Indian cricket in general — here’s my favorite… https://t.co/bl2CKTzNnX
– Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 1657250975000
Happy birthday to dada! Wishing you good health. @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada https://t.co/scqlRifPfp
– Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) 1657250805000
