8th July was the 52nd birthday of the former Indian cricket captain and legendary player Sourav Gangulyhe is best remembered for his significant role in shaping modern cricket. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the franchise Ganguly captained in the early seasons of Indian Premier League (IPL)they took the opportunity to convey birthday wishes to their newly ordained leader.
Ganguly’s impressive cricket career
Ganguly’s journey in international cricket began on January 11, 1992, with a One-Day International (ODI) against The West Indies. In a career spanning 16 illustrious years, Ganguly amassed an impressive record, playing 424 matches across formats and scoring over 18,000 runs, including 38 centuries, at an average of 41.46. His leadership qualities and aggressive batting style earned him not only praise India but in the entire world of cricket.
He made his farewell appearance on November 6, 2008, in a memorable test match against him Australiamarking the end of an era for Indian cricket.
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Kolkata Knight Riders extend birthday greetings to Sourav Ganguly
Speaking on behalf of KKR, the team management expressed their gratitude and appreciation for Ganguly’s contributions to the franchise and Indian cricket as a whole. Sourav Ganguly’s leadership was instrumental in shaping the early years of KKR, laying the foundation for the team’s future success.
Apart from his international activities, Ganguly’s influence extended to the IPL, where he represented the Kolkata Knight Riders and later. Pune Warriors India. His time at KKR saw him play 59 matches and score 1349 runs, showing his ability to adapt and excel in the T20 format.
“Maharaja. Duck. Prince of Kolkata. Happy Birthday, Sourav Ganguly,” the Knight Riders wrote their X script.
Maharaja. Duck. Prince of Kolkata.
Happy Birthday, Sourav Ganguly! 🎂🙌 pic.twitter.com/cEuBQDq0DG
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 8, 2024
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