Sourav Ganguly Celebrates 52nd Birthday

Wishes from Former Cricketers

New Delhi, India – Former cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended their heartfelt wishes to Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday. Ganguly, known as the ‘God of off-side’ by Rahul Dravid, has made significant contributions to cricket and currently serves as the Director of Cricket for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Manoj Tiwary’s Message

Manoj Tiwary expressed his admiration on X, saying, “You are, you were and you will always be an inspiration. Love you Dada and wishing you a very happy birthday.”

Munaf Patel’s Tribute

Munaf Patel praised Ganguly’s role in the development of Indian cricket, writing, “A big hand of this guy in development of #IndianCricketTeam where we are today. A very #HAPPYBIRTHDAY legend @SGanguly99. Wishing you healthy life ahead #Dada.”

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Wish

The Kolkata Knight Riders, an IPL team Ganguly once led, also wished him, calling him the ‘Maharaja’ and ‘The Prince of Kolkata’.

Ganguly’s Cricket Journey

Ganguly’s career took off with a brilliant hundred on his debut at Lord’s in 1996. He became one of the most potent opening batsmen alongside Sachin Tendulkar. Known for his unique leadership style, Ganguly earned the nickname ‘Dada’ and made history by scoring centuries in his first two Test innings.