New Delhi: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is renowned for his leadership style and not letting the opposition breathe easy in a match.
Termed as ‘God of off-side’ by Rahul Dravid, Ganguly has never been the one to take a backseat. Rather, he has always believed in taking the mantle and controlling the uncontrollables. For over a decade, Ganguly’s swashbuckling yet elegant batting enthralled the fans in the country and worldwide and it also gave the opposition a headache.
Popularly known as ‘Dada’, he had made his Test debut against England in the summer of 1996. He immediately made headlines as he went on to score a century in his maiden Test at Lord’s.
The left-handed batsman also went on to score a century in his second Test. Thus, he became only the third batsman to score a century in each of his first two innings.
How Sportsworld wished Dada a very happy birthday:
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
Happy birthday dada. God bless you ? @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/Y5knMuTpci
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 8, 2020
Happy birthday dada @SGanguly99 wish you the best going forward.. pic.twitter.com/RGfoKPoYct
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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
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
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?@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
A legend of Indian cricket. As a leader you always led from the front and motivated so many Indians to play the game fearlessly. Happy Birthday Legend @SGanguly99 ♥️?? pic.twitter.com/M1mq0RsVqL
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 8, 2020