Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, affectionately known as Dada, was born on July 8, 1972. He is a prominent figure in Indian cricket, having served as both a cricketer and a sports executive. His leadership as the captain of the Indian national cricket team is celebrated, particularly for guiding the team to victory in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy and reaching the finals of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

With an impressive career, Ganguly amassed a total of eleven thousand three hundred sixty-three runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), placing him ninth in the world for the most runs scored in this format. He was notably the third batsman globally to surpass the ten thousand run mark in ODIs, following legends Sachin Tendulkar and Inzamam Ul Haq. His record for the highest score by an Indian batsman in an ODI Cricket World Cup innings stands at one hundred eighty-three.

In 2002, the esteemed Wisden Cricketers' Almanack recognized him as the sixth greatest ODI batsman of all time. After a distinguished career, Ganguly announced his retirement from international cricket in two thousand eight and from all forms of cricket in two thousand twelve. His contributions to the sport have earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in two thousand four.

Beyond his playing days, Ganguly has continued to influence Indian cricket as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, a position he assumed in two thousand nineteen. He also plays a significant role in the Supreme Court of India's investigation into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, showcasing his commitment to the integrity of the sport.