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Date of birth8 July 1972
Age52 Years
BirthplaceBehala, Calcutta (presently Kolkata), West Bengal, India
ProfessionFormer Indian Cricketer
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseDona Ganguly
FamilyFather - Chandidas Ganguly; Mother - Nirupa Ganguly; Brother - Snehasish Ganguly
Net worth$55.5 million
Sourav Ganguly Biography
Former India captain Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, known for his aggressive style and leadership, is a prominent figure in Indian cricket. A left-handed batser
Early life and backgroundSourav Chandidas Ganguly was born on 8 July 1972 in Behala, Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He grew up in Kolkata and attended St. Xavier's Collegiate School. His father is Chandidas Ganguly and his mother is Nirupa Ganguly. He has a brother, Snehasish Ganguly, who also played cricket. Ganguly’s nickname has included Bengal Tiger, Maharaja, Dada and other monikers that reflect his stature in Indian cricket.
Career
Ganguly made his One Day International debut for India on 11 January 1992 against the West Indies in Brisbane. His Test debut came later, on 20 June 1996 versus England at Lord’s. He established himself quickly, with the 1996 England tour — his debut Test series — widely regarded as the turning point of his career after consecutive centuries in the two innings.
An aggressive left-handed batsman who favored the upper cut, Ganguly became one of India’s leading ODI run-scorers. He compiled 11,363 ODI runs, which the source lists as making him India’s second-highest ODI run scorer and placing him eighth in overall ODI run-scoring at the time of that account. He is also credited there as the fastest batsman to reach 9,000 ODI runs. His 183 in a World Cup match is noted as the highest by an Indian in a single World Cup innings.
Ganguly’s record includes a rare all-round ODI treble: reaching 10,000 runs, taking 100 wickets and completing 100 catches, a feat shared by only a handful of players. He is also recorded as the only cricketer to receive four consecutive Man of the Match awards in ODIs. As a captain, he led India to 11 wins in 28 overseas matches, an achievement described as making him India’s most successful captain abroad according to the provided material.
In domestic and county cricket, Ganguly played for West Bengal and had stints with Glamorgan and Lancashire. He retired from international cricket in stages: his last ODI appearance was on 15 November 2007 against Pakistan in Gwalior and his final Test was on 6 November 2008 against Australia in Nagpur.
Public profile
Ganguly’s on-field nature was commonly described as aggressive. He enjoyed playing against Australia and cited David Gower among his favourite cricketers. Off the field he has been associated with a number of public roles and interests: he has served in administrative positions connected to Indian cricket, including a period as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), taking that role on 23 October 2019 and later being succeeded by Roger Binny on 18 October 2022. He was also appointed chairman of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee on 17 November 2021.
Personal life
Ganguly married Odissi dancer Dona Roy (Dona Ganguly) in 1997. The couple have a daughter, Sana Ganguly, who was born in November 2001. Ganguly’s listed hobbies include listening to music and playing soccer. Physically, he is described as about 180 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 11 inches) with black eyes and black hair.
Controversies and character notes
Across his career Ganguly attracted criticism at times. Reports noted accusations of arrogance during county cricket and several notable incidents drew attention — including a dispute with coach Greg Chappell in 2005 that led to his removal as captain. Other episodes mentioned include disciplinary matters such as a three-match ban for showing dissent to an umpire and criticism for on-field gestures. He has also been described in the excerpt as having been late for tosses in a particular series and as having drawn comment for an incident at Lord’s during the 2002 NatWest Series.
Latest updates
The provided material records that Ganguly served as BCCI president from October 2019 until October 2022, and that he was named chairman of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee in November 2021. Beyond those administrative roles, the excerpt notes that he has held posts tied to IPL governance and was part of a Supreme Court-appointed probe panel relating to the IPL spot-fixing inquiry.
Legacy
Ganguly is remembered as one of India’s most influential cricketers and captains. He combined significant individual milestones with leadership that helped India achieve results overseas. His batting achievements, leadership record and later administrative roles have kept him a prominent figure in Indian cricket circles.
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Recent Work
Appointed chairman of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee.
2021Served as BCCI president beginning 23 October 2019; succeeded on 18 October 2022.
2019-2022Career Highlights
- Second-highest ODI run scorer for India with 11,363 runs (listed)
- Only cricketer to win four consecutive ODI Man of the Match awards (listed)
- Fastest to 9,000 ODI runs (listed)
- Holds 10,000 ODI runs, 100 wickets and 100 catches — a rare treble (listed)
- Highest World Cup score by an Indian: 183 (listed)
- Most successful Indian captain overseas by win count in the provided material
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