SOURAV GANGULY

Sourav Ganguly – profile, career and stats

Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and captain who is regarded as India’s most successful skipper.

While he was captain of the Indian national team, Ganguly led his team to victory in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy.

Under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy, India finished as runners-up in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2004 Asia Cup.

Sourav Ganguly is also the third batter ever to score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket.

Wisden Almanack rated Sourav Ganguly the sixth greatest batter to play ODI cricket ever.

Sourav Ganguly brought his glorious international cricket career to an end in 2008.

What is the full name of Sourav Ganguly?

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly.

When and where was Sourav Ganguly born?

July 08, 1972, Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal, India.

Who is the wife of Sourav Ganguly?

Dona Ganguly.

What is the nickname of Sourav Ganguly?

Dada, Prince of Calcutta, Maharaj and Bengal Tiger.

When did Sourav Ganguly play his first international match?

Sourav Ganguly played his first ODI in 1992 against West Indies. He played his first Test in 1996 against England.

When did Sourav Ganguly play his last international match?

Sourav Ganguly played his last ODI against Pakistan in 2007 and in 2008, Ganguly played his last Test against Australia.

How many Tests did Sourav Ganguly play and how many runs did he score in them?

Sourav Ganguly has played 113 Tests and he has scored 7,212 runs in them at an average of 42.17 with 16 centuries and 35 fifties.

How many ODIs did Sourav Ganguly play and how many runs did he score in them?

Sourav Ganguly has played 311 ODIs and he scored 11,363 runs in them at an average of 41.02 with 22 centuries and 72 fifties. 

Who is the favourite sportsperson of Sourav Ganguly?

Diego Maradona.

If Sourav Ganguly hadn’t become a cricketer what would he have done?

Looked after his father’s business.

Which is the most memorable match for Sourav Ganguly?

IND v AUS 2001 Test at Eden Gardens.

Who is the favourite Bollywood actor of Sourav Ganguly?

Amitabh Bachchan.

Which century of Sourav Ganguly is his favourite?

Sourav Ganguly’s first Test hundred at Lord’s is his most favourite.

Who is the favourite cricketer of Sourav Ganguly?

Sachin Tendulkar