Cricket
Sourav Ganguly turned 45 on Saturday.
Updated : Jul 08, 2017, 02:27 PM IST
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly turned 45 on Saturday and Twitter was flooded with wishes for one of the nation's most successful captains.
After making a sensational Test debut at the iconic Lord's Stadium in 1996, where he scored a century, Ganguly went on to lead Team India in 49 Tests and 147 ODIs.
The left-hander is regarded as one of the most successful Indian captains and is often credited with changing the face of country's cricket.
He scored 7212 runs in 113 Test matches at an average of 42.17. While, in ODI cricket, Ganguly made 11363 runs in 311 games.
Twitter was flooded with nostalgic pictures and wishes from his former colleagues as well as the current crop of players.
#HappyBirthdayDada! It was always a pleasure to play with you, @SGanguly99! Have a good one! pic.twitter.com/CcG75sqJH4
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2017
Happy birthday @SGanguly99 Have a gr8 day and a fruitful year dada
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 8, 2017
thank u mama ..the best heart in cricket ..honest to the core
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2017
Wishing dearest @SGanguly99 many happy returns of the day lots of love dadi. pic.twitter.com/aayhy5VFWa
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 8, 2017
thank u rockstar ..lots of love and good luck
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2017
#HappyBirthdayDada! You've always been an inspiration and a true hero. Have a great one, @SGanguly99 God bless you #Topman
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2017
thank u Bhajju ..u an inspiration too
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2017
Mohammad Kaif, who played a key role in one of Ganguly's iconic victory at Lord's during Natwest final in 2001, also tweeted his wishes.
#HappyBirthdayDada ,the man who brought about a great transition in Indian cricket. Forever a legend @SGanguly99 ! May you have a grt life. pic.twitter.com/nfeaCKfIrT
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 8, 2017
@SGanguly99 Wish you a very Happy Birthday Dada. Have a Fab Year Ahead! #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/xJmOoe53R4
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 8, 2017
"Whatever success I could achieve in Test Cricket,I truly attribute it to the wonderful support you gave me @SGanguly99 . #HappyBirthdayDada," wrote Virender Sehwag.
Whatever success I could achieve in Test Cricket,I truly attribute it to the wonderful support you gave me @SGanguly99 . #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/wJJRvL6g90
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2017
Pro Tip-While with Dada,best to be on his leg side.On the offside,ball or human it's a boundary. In this pic,Bat is on his left.#OffSideGod pic.twitter.com/aBlnHHjKdo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2017
thank u Viru ..wish I could play like u ..lots of love
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2017
Many many happy returns of the day dada! Hope you continue to show direction to #bengal cricket as always! @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/hpptfaw10L
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 7, 2017
Happy birthday to the man who has given us innumerable moments to cherish. Happy birthday, @SGanguly99!
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 8, 2017
A very #HappyBirthdayDada Wishing you many healthy, happy and joyful years ahead. @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/siskfh7JuL
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 8, 2017
"Happy Birthday to one of India's finest cricketers, Sourav Ganguly!" tweeted ICC.
Happy Birthday to one of India's finest cricketers, Sourav Ganguly!
— ICC (@ICC) July 8, 2017
What is your favourite memory from his career? pic.twitter.com/ufGXZVl91e
Happy Birthday, @SGanguly99. Here's wishing you a great year ahead #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/42tPO25fjN
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 8, 2017
#HappyBirthdayDada @SGanguly99 A true legend of #cricket who gave us memorable moments. Prayers for your good health & best wishes. pic.twitter.com/tA9rjbGxY9
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 8, 2017
thank u didi ..extremely touched by ur message ..we are so proud of u ..lots of respect and love from all ..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2017