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On July 8, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated his 53rd birthday. The cricketing legend marked the occasion with some young fans. Ganguly, known for his elegant left-handed batting, proudly represented India from 1992 to 2008.
Sourav Ganguly ranks as the third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs), trailing only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Over 311 ODI matches, he amassed 11,363 runs at an average of 41.02, including 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries.
In Test cricket,Sourav Ganguly played 113 matches, scoring 7,212 runs at an average of 42.17. His highest Test score was an impressive 239, and he notched up 16 centuries and 35 fifties. He retired from international cricket in 2008, leaving behind a rich legacy.
Watch: Sourav Ganguly Celebrates His 53rd Birthday with Young Fans
The former India captain marked his 53rd birthday surrounded by his young admirers in Kolkata. A group of enthusiastic fans arranged a special cake-cutting ceremony to honor the batting legend. The heartwarming video quickly went viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Check out the video below!
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On his birthday, numerous cricket fans took to social media to send their wishes. Several former cricketers and members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also extended their greetings on X. Ganguly served as the BCCI president from 2019 to 2022.
Recently, Ganguly returned from England, where he attended the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston Stadium. He had the opportunity to witness Shubman Gillâs impressive double century live at the ground, accompanied by his wife, Dona Ganguly.
Sourav Ganguly, who captained India in 146 ODIs and 49 Test matches, is regarded as one of the countryâs most successful leaders. Under his captaincy, India won the ICC Champions Trophy jointly in 2002 and reached the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003.
