Saurabh Gangopadhyay: 8th July is not just a birthday, it is the birthday of a man whose hand changed the map of Indian cricket. For a Bengali, cricket means love as well as motivation. And the one who was at the center of that love-motivation is Sourav Ganguly. The title of ‘Dada’ (DADA) from a noble family in Calcutta next to his name is still in the hearts of crores of fans.
‘Dada’ means confidence and leadership (Sourav Ganguly Leadership & Confidence)
The famous moment of Lord’s comes to mind when he hears his name, when he takes off his jersey and rolls in the sky. Sourav Gangopadhyay was born on July 8, 1972, and his life was not only of runs but also of leadership, courage and confidence. He taught how important ‘mindfulness’ can be in the life of an athlete. But just by saying this, the color of his life faded a lot. So let’s reveal little by little the 20 amazing facts about the life of this legend.
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Sourav Ganguly Nickname “Dada” and Popularity
Sourav Ganguly Nickname “Dada”: Not only in Bengal but all over India he is called ‘Dada’. Although this word is used to mean ‘big grandfather’ in Bengali, it is an emotional name for Sourav. From teammates to new cricketers – everyone knew him as a grandfather, because he was not only a team leader but also a mentor. It was under his captaincy that a new Indian team was formed – who played with an eye on the field as well.
Sourav Ganguly World Cup Century & Records
World Cup Knockout Century: Sourav became the first Indian to score a century in the knockout of the World Cup by playing a brilliant innings of 183 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup. Then in the 2003 World Cup, India reached the final under his captaincy. Not only that, Rahul Dravid made a record of the highest 318-run partnership in ODIs (ODI), which was intact for a long time. Even in his Test debut as a Test captain, he scored 131 runs – which is the second highest.
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Sourav Ganguly Captaincy & Indian Cricket Turnaround led by Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly Captaincy Achievements: He was not only an opener but also a captain who changed the mentality of the team. In 2001, he stopped winning 16 matches in Australia and created history. The victory of the Indian team abroad (Foreign Victory) was still rare, and Dada was the traveler of that path. He created a team that determines the future of Indian cricket in the next era of Sachin. One after another brought out new talents, such as Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh or MS Dhoni.
Sourav Ganguly Legacy and Awards
awards & Legacy of Sourav Ganguly: ‘Padma Shri’, ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna’ — everything is in his possession. His Test batting average is above 42, and that shows how consistent he was. His bold decisions were memorable as his rivalry with Shane Warne was memorable. The iconic celebration at Lords is a symbol of Indian cricket’s confidence even today.
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