Cricketing fraternity wishes Sourav Ganguly on his 48th birthday
One of the most beloved Indian cricketers of all time, Sourav Ganguly aka ‘Dada’ revolutionised Indian cricket in his own way. Not only did he introduce winning aggression but also taught the Indian team to hold their heads high and dare to dream!
Ganguly’s leadership was the turning point in India’s cricketing landscape. His batting exploits coupled with a tactical, proactive approach to captaincy made the rest of the world sit up and take notice. It was during his captaincy stint that the Indian team truly mastered the art of winning overseas.
As the Bengal Tiger turns 48, here’s a look at how teammates, fans and friends poured in their wishes on social media:
From a special friend & teammate
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
Kaif’s hilarious birthday wish
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
Sehwag’s swag
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
From the VVS corner
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
Yuvi’s grateful message
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
From the Indian captain
Happy birthday dada. God bless you ? @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/Y5knMuTpci
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 8, 2020
From the fans
My favourite Ganguly story is from 2012.
His home IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders had dumped him & Pune Warriors snapped him up. On 5th May 2012, Ganguly used the visitor’s dressing room at Eden Gardens for the first time as PWI faced KKR.#HappyBirthdayGanguly #happybirthdaydada pic.twitter.com/RYEJ3OUPwN— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) July 8, 2020
Andrew Flintoff took off his shirt when Eng defeated India at the Wankhede.
Very few remember it.
Dada took off his shirt when India defeated Eng at Lord’s.
It became an iconic image.
Just Dada things. What a man. What a legacy. He taught us to win.#HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/LOAL7VpjFi
— Kshitij Salve (@JaisiAapkiMasti) July 7, 2020
Today on the Birthday of Sourav Ganguly, Remember the exchange between Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly
Ravi Shastri: There is a Gavaskar Stand, Sachin Tendulkar stand. Why there isn’t any stand named after you in Eden Garden?
Sourav Ganguly: The entire stadium belongs to me— Joy (@Joydas) July 7, 2020
