Sourav Ganguly Birthday: Cricket Fraternity Pays Tribute To The 'Leader And Administrative Genius'

As Sourav Ganguly turned 48 on Wednesday, cricket fraternity paid tribute to the leader, fighter and administrative mastermind. Sourav Ganguly will always be known for re-branding the style of cricket India played. He took over the captaincy reigns in a controversial situation and helped the national team grow with his ‘never say die spirit’.

Ganguly will be celebrated for his captaincy skills which overshadowed his batting prowess. He knew how to back players, give them direction and pick up young talents and place them at the right position. Ganguly was not only the pioneer for the aggressive brand of cricket in India but also for shaping careers of a lot of Indian cricketers.

Sourav Ganguly Birthday: Here is how cricket fraternity paid tribute to the former India captain

Sourav Ganguly learnt the administrative ropes from late Jagmohan Dalmiya. He is currently serving the cricket board as a president. He, however, will be able to serve as board president only up to September 2020, as he is currently the president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and will have to go into a compulsory cooling off period. It is reported that secretary Jay Shah will appeal to extend it due to COVID-19 situation.

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

Stylish, elegant and classy. Happy birthday Dada @SGanguly99 . A legend of Indian cricket and one of greatest players to play the game. pic.twitter.com/roggedBX30

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) 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 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 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 to @SGanguly99 sir, hope you have good one ? #HappyBirthdayDada

— Khaleel Ahmed ?? (@imK_Ahmed13) July 8, 2020

Happy birthday dada @SGanguly99 wish you the best going forward.. pic.twitter.com/RGfoKPoYct

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2020

You’ve taken Indian cricket to new levels! Best wishes on your birthday, Dada @SGanguly99 ? #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/RzaNGkU6gc

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 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

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Wishing u A very happy birthday dada @SGanguly99 god bless u always ?❤️?? I’m blessed ki mjhe aap ke sath dressing room share krne aur under ur captaincy khelne ka mauka mila thanks so much legend ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/ZKNhgWy5HI

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) July 8, 2020

#HappyBirthdayDada ?

Always looked up to your relentless attitude @SGanguly99 ? pic.twitter.com/2TjzjJQ2J3

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) July 8, 2020

Happy birthday @SGanguly99.. May God bless you with good health and happiness always.. #Dada

— W V Raman (@wvraman) July 8, 2020

Happiest birthday To the man who took Indian cricket to what it is today @SGanguly99 #Happybirthdayganguly #happybirthdaydada #BCCIpresident pic.twitter.com/tl5R1K5Kod

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) 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

Leader of Men.
God of off-side.
Fighter.
Happy Birthday, Dada. ?? #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/PJcy0xwgyb

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 8, 2020