Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain and one of the most iconic figures in Indian cricket history, is celebrating his 51st birthday on July 8. Ganguly is regarded as one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket, credited with transforming the team’s mindset and instilling a sense of aggression. As a stylish left-handed batter, Ganguly, widely known as “Dada,” played with elegance and had a strong presence at the crease. His batting technique, backed by the ability to play both pace and spin with equal prowess, made him a force to be reckoned with.
Social media platforms witnessed an outpouring of birthday wishes for Ganguly from his former teammates and fans. One of the biggest icons of Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, came up with a witty tweet, revealing how much Ganguly loved the off-side. Tendulkar wrote, “Dadi is one man who would even celebrate his birthday on the offside. That’s how much he loved the offside. Happy birthday, my friend!”
Dadi is one man who would even celebrate his birthday on the of♚fsi🐈de. That’s how much he loved the offside. Happy birthday, my friend!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Yuvraj Singh, former India all-rounder who debuted under Ganguly’s captaincy, wished Ganguly with a funny tweet, stating: “When you’re planning the next prank with dada without him knowing that he is the one who will actually be pranked. Happy birthday #dadi! Loads of love always.”
When you’re planning the next prank with dada without him knowing that he is the o☂ne who will actually be pranked 🤪 😂 Happy birthday ! Loads of love always 🤗 ❤️
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer came up with a heartwarming message, writing: “This Jersey, this era will always be special for Indian cricket fans. Happy Birthday to the man who led India to new heights during this era. Wish you a wonderful year full of happiness and good health Dada.”
Th🍨is Jersey, this era will always be special for Indian cricket fans. Happy Birthday to the man who led India to new heights during this era 🎂 Wish you a wonderful year full of haℱppiness and good health Dada 🤗
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Several other cricket organizations and players, includ𒊎ing the Kolkata Knight Riders, BCCI, Jay Shah, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Harbhajan Si🌳ngh, Rajasthan Royals, and many more, extended their wishes to Ganguly through their social media handles.
Here is how others reacted:
𝘔𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘫𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘮! 🙌
Happy birthday, Prince of Kolkata! 🙏 | |
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
4️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ intl. matches
1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ intl. runs 👌🏻
3️⃣8️⃣ intl. centuries 💯Here's wishing former Captain and former BCCI President a very Happy Birthday. 👏 🎂
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Happy Birthday, Dada! May the almighty bless you with good health and prosperity. Have a great year ahead and I look forward to seeing you soon 🤝 –
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
The man who changed the face of Indian🔴 Cricket! 🇮🇳❤️
꧙Wishing you many happy returns of the day, Dada! 🥳
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Tꦑiger , prince of kolkotta , Captain Happy Birthday Dada .. Light it, love it, live it .. lots of love .. ❤️🤗❤️
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
You taught a nation with a billion dreams to dar🌞e. 👊
Happy birthday to cricket’s OG Dada, 🇮🇳
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Birthday greetings to the one and only !! 🤗 Have♛ a fantastic year ahead Dada!! Love always!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
➼ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔
➼ 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒖𝒑
➼ 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒕
➼ 𝑪𝒆𝒍ಌ𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆!Sourav Ganguly is all of us 🫂
Wishing you a Super Birthday DADA! 🦁💛📸:
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Wishing mไy first I☂ndian captain a very happy birthday. Lots of love daadi. Have a great year ahead
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
To the man who fearlessly led the and tra🐟nsfor🍨med Indian cricket 🏏
💙Wishing Sourav Ganguly a very Happy Birthday! 🎉 |
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Happy birthday to the one and only ! 🎉 Wishing you an incredible day filled with joy, success, and happy memories. From leading our nation with passion to inspiring generations, you've been a true legend on and off the field. Keep shining, Dada! ✨
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Many happy returns of the day to a legendary cricketer and a remarkable leader, .
Wish you the best always, Dada!— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Wishing you very happy birthday, Dada 🎂
May God forever bless you with good health and📖🐼 lots of happiness.♥️
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
The man who changed the way �𒐪� is played and le⭕d 🇮🇳 with aggression 🙌
Here’s wishing the 𝐃𝐚𝐝�� o👍f world Cricket, a very Happy 🐼Birthday 🎂💙
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)