Former cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel wished former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday. Ganguly, who was considered the ‘God of Off-side’ by former teammate Rahul Dravid, has made many spectacular contributions in the field of cricket and continues to do so as Director of Cricket for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals. “You are, you were and always will be an inspiration. I love you Dada and wish you a happy birthday,” Tiwary wrote on X.
While extending his wishes, Patel praised Ganguly for his role in the development of Indian cricket.
“A big hand from this guy in developing the #IndianCricketTeam to where we are today. A #HAPPYBIRTHDAY legend @SGanguly99. Wishing you a healthy life ahead #Dada,” Patel wrote on X.
During his illustrious career, Ganguly led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during their time in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL franchise wished their former captain and captioned their X post, “Maharaja. Dada. The Prince of Calcutta. Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly.”
Even though he was a batsman who could play with grace and surgical precision, his career came to a halt until he scored a hundred on his debut at Lord’s in 1996. He was elevated to the top of the ODI order later that year. year, and he and Sachin Tendulkar together constituted one of the most potent opening combinations in history.
Ganguly stood out for his distinctive leadership style throughout his time on the field. In the summer of 1996, he made his Test debut against England, earning the nickname ‘Dada’. He quickly made headlines after scoring a century in his first Test at Lord’s and the ‘Prince of Calcutta’ then smashed a ton in the second Test, becoming the third batsman in history to make a hundred in each of his first two entries.
You are, you were and always will be an inspiration!!
I love you Dada and I wish you a happy birthday @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada #SouravGanguly pic.twitter.com/GOrhAdU8S8
-MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 7, 2024
A big hand from this guy in the development of #IndianCricketTeam where we are today.
A very #HAPPY BIRTHDAY legend @SGanguly99
Wishing you a healthy life ahead #Dada#SouravGanguly#HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/Kd5Wub0CDS-Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) July 8, 2024
Maharaja. Given. The Prince of Calcutta.
Happy Birthday, Sourav Ganguly! pic.twitter.com/cEuBQDq0DG
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 8, 2024
From Taunton to Lords, Sourav Ganguly has achieved it all. He personified the first signs of Indian aggression.
Today we wish the Warrior Prince, Dada of Indian Cricket, a happy birthday! #PlayBold #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/kBVhVOUoCk
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) July 8, 2024
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