Sourav Ganguly, famously known as 'Dada', turns 52 today and his contributions in the world of cricket are still remembered and celebrated. From his spectacular debut at Lord's to leading India to victories amidst the dark shadow of the 2000 match-fixing scandal, Ganguly's journey has been nothing short of legendary. He also formed a formidable partnership with Sachin Tendulkar in ODIs and led India to the finals of the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy and a famous victory over Australia in the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sourav Ganguly: The 'Dada' of Indian Cricket
Sourav Ganguly, fondly known as 'Dada', is a legendary cricketer who left an indelible mark on the world of Indian cricket. Born on July 8, 1972, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), Ganguly's journey to stardom began at a young age.
Early Career and Debut
Ganguly made his first-class debut for Bengal in 1992 and quickly rose through the ranks. His sensational performance in the 1996-97 Ranji Trophy, where he scored 1,000 runs and took 100 wickets, earned him a call-up to the national team.
In 1996, Ganguly made his international debut at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground against England. He made an instant impact, scoring a century on debut and becoming the second Indian batsman to do so at Lord's.
Captaincy and Legacy
After a successful start to his international career, Ganguly took over the captaincy of the Indian cricket team in 2000. Under his leadership, India achieved remarkable success and transformed into a formidable force in world cricket.
After Captaincy
After stepping down as captain in 2005, Ganguly continued to play for India as a batsman until 2008. He retired from international cricket in 2012 with an impressive record of 11,363 runs in Test matches and 11,221 runs in ODIs.
Post-Retirement and Administrative Roles
Post-retirement, Ganguly held various administrative roles in Indian cricket, including President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2022. He continues to be an influential figure in the sport and a role model for young cricketers.
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