Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 48th birthday; Indian cricket fraternity sends their wishes

Ganguly is the currently the President of the BCCI.

By Jatin Sharma - 08 Jul, 2020

BCCI President and one of the most revered captains in international cricket, India’s Sourav Ganguly is celebrating his 48^th birthday today on July 8.

The left-hander, nicknamed “Prince of Kolkata”, made a name for himself thanks to a debut Test century at Lord’s in 1996, and went onto play 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India making over 18,500 runs in international cricket with 38 centuries to his name.

Team India wishes BCCI President Sourav Ganguly ‘Happy Birthday’ as he turns 48

He captained India with much success from 2000-2005, leading the team to the finals of the 2003 World Cup. He is widely credited for making the team competitive outside the Indian subcontinent, with strong performances in Australia, England, West Indies and South Africa under his leadership.

He bid goodbye to international cricket in 2008, but played in the IPL till 2012, leading the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008 and 2010 editions of the tournament. He went into administration, becoming the CAB president and then becoming the BCCI chief as well.

Today as he celebrates his 48^th birthday, he received wishes on Twitter from his former teammates and members from the Indian cricket fraternity.

Here are some of the tweets:

Happy birthday Dadi!
Hope our off-field partnership keeps going strong like our on-field ones. Wish you a blessed year ahead. pic.twitter.com/jOmq9XN07w
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2020

Dada ko Janamdin ki bahut badhai.
The only time he blinked his eye was when dancing down the track while hitting spinners for a 6, varna never. Eternally grateful for his support in initial days. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/U7k0Q9paJI
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2020

Happy Birthday to the undisputed Dada of Indian Cricket ???? You have always led from the front, showing us what it means to be a true leader. I have learnt a lot from you & hope to become to others what you are to me. You are our eternal captain????@SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/MJKAwgGw1r
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 8, 2020

Happy birthday dada @SGanguly99 wish you the best going forward.. pic.twitter.com/RGfoKPoYct
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2020

Humein Ghar ke bahar jaa kar jeet ka jazba paida karwanewale @SGanguly99 ko hum humesha yaad rakhenge,aaj unki birthday ke din dil se mubarakabad. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/qADcuzZTVK
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 8, 2020

Many many happy returns of the day Dada @SGanguly99. Have a great year ahead. God bless you. @DelhiCapitals @BCCI #SouravGanguly #legend pic.twitter.com/7vfn32kxdy
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) July 8, 2020

Dear dada,
Thank you the guidance, leadership, and endless support.. @SGanguly99 ..happy birthday.. pic.twitter.com/4txWHnY2iZ
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) July 8, 2020

Happy Birthday Dada ????????
I'm sure you'll lead Indian cricket towards a better future as @bcci president just like you did as a captain.
Have a healthy and prosperous year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/QR7hBSNfeH
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 8, 2020

Happy birthday Dada @SGanguly99 ..u have been a great inspiration for me from the time I’ve played cricket. The real captain who showed us the way to move forward with no fear,u have alwys believed nd supported the very best. Alwys grateful to u nd family #respect #love #cricket pic.twitter.com/aM2WI2Ciqc
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) July 8, 2020

#Dada has always looked after his players. Best thing was we were never treated like juniors. An inspiration forever ❤️. Keep rocking. #HappyBirthdayDada ????#SouravGanguly #BengalTiger #BCCIPresident #HappyBirthdayGanguly pic.twitter.com/5H8ut182Zp
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) July 8, 2020

Happy Birthday Dada????@SGanguly99 ????????
The man who revolutionalized Indian cricket ????????
Your contribution to cricket both as a player, and a captain will be admired by the generations to come!
Have a fabulous year ahead???? pic.twitter.com/QRM29CdN6C
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) July 8, 2020

Leader of Men.
God of off-side.
Fighter.
Happy Birthday, Dada. ???????? #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/PJcy0xwgyb
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 8, 2020

From a fine batsman to an outstanding captain & now leading Indian cricket on the whole—here’s wishing my favourite captain & mentor @SGanguly99 a very happy birthday. But FAULADI SEENA dikha ke aise kaun chadhta hai, Dada #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/8PKZ3RwwtB
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 8, 2020

Happy birthday dada! From a great captain to a brilliant administrator, you have donned them magnificently. Hope you continue your good work for the betterment of Indian cricket... Godspeed. @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/DMAogyHtvH
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 8, 2020

Many more happy returns of the day @SGanguly99 . May you taste ever more success and receive more and more love. Have a great day and year ahead #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/j53UUDerJE
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 8, 2020

By Jatin Sharma - 08 Jul, 2020

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 48th birthday; Indian cricket fraternity sends their wishes

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