Sourav Ganguly – The Prince of Indian Cricket turns 45

Kolkata: The Prince of Indian Cricket Sourav Ganguly turned 45 on Saturday. On the auspicious occasion, not only his former teammates but also his fans took to social platforms to send best wishes to the legendary batsman.

Widely regarded as ‘God of Off Side’ during his 16-year-long international career, Ganguly is today amongst the busiest administrator in Indian Cricket, serving as the President of Cricket Association of Bengal.

Hailing from Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly marked his Test debut against England back in 1996, where he slammed a brilliant hundred sending out a message that a ‘great of the sport’ has born.

Dada is much liked for his batting prowess, but is loved across the country for his excellent leadership skills. Arguably, he is the captain who taught India to show aggression on the ground and win the matches convincingly.

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Sourav Ganguly has a phenomenal record in both Test and ODI Cricket. He has aggregated a total of 7,212 runs in 113 Tests with 16 centuries and 35 half centuries. He averaged 42.17 with the highest score of 239.

In ODIs, he has scored 11,363 runs in 311 matches with the help of 22 centuries and 72 fifties. He averaged 41.02 with the highest score of 183.

Here are some of the tweets of his friends, former colleagues and national personalities:

Sachin Tendulkar

#HappyBirthdayDada! It was always a pleasure to play with you, @SGanguly99! Have a good one! pic.twitter.com/CcG75sqJH4

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2017

Yuvraj Singh

Wishing dearest @SGanguly99 many happy returns of the day lots of love dadi. pic.twitter.com/aayhy5VFWa

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 8, 2017

Virendra Sehwag

Whatever success I could achieve in Test Cricket,I truly attribute it to the wonderful support you gave me @SGanguly99 . #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/wJJRvL6g90

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2017

BCCI

Happy Birthday, @SGanguly99. Here's wishing you a great year ahead #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/42tPO25fjN

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 8, 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara

Happy birthday to the man who has given us innumerable moments to cherish. Happy birthday, @SGanguly99!

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 8, 2017

Mamata Banerjee

A very Happy Birthday to @SGanguly99

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 8, 2017

Harbhajan Singh

#HappyBirthdayDada! You've always been an inspiration and a true hero. Have a great one, @SGanguly99 ?? God bless you ? #Topman ?

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2017

ICC

Happy Birthday to one of India's finest cricketers, Sourav Ganguly! ??

What is your favourite memory from his career? pic.twitter.com/ufGXZVl91e

— ICC (@ICC) July 8, 2017

Shikhar Dhawan

Happy birthday dada! @SGanguly99

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 8, 2017

Rohit Sharma

To the person who changed the direction of Indian cricket through his captaincy, Many happy returns of the day Dada @SGanguly99

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 8, 2017

Mohommad Kaif

#HappyBirthdayDada ,the man who brought about a great transition in Indian cricket. Forever a legend @SGanguly99 ! May you have a grt life. pic.twitter.com/nfeaCKfIrT

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 8, 2017

VVS Laxman

Happy birthday @SGanguly99 ???Have a gr8 day and a fruitful year dada?

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 8, 2017

Pragyan Ojha

Many many happy returns of the day dada! Hope you continue to show direction to #bengal cricket as always! @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/hpptfaw10L

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 7, 2017

Manoj Tiwary

Many many happy returns of d day @SGanguly99 ?? Hav a great day ahead ? God bless U always pic.twitter.com/IM1Fz4r148

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 8, 2017

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