Kolkata, Former Team Indian captain and the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly turned 47 on Monday. As the cricketer turned 47, his loyal fans as well as his former teammates and cricket administrators and ministers have poured in wishes for him. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a message said, “Best wishes on your birthday, @SGanguly99. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours.”
Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakurtweeted, “Wishing one of my all time favourites @SGanguly99 a very happy birthday ! I recall his master strokes that are now legendary cricket tales amongst the new gen of cricketers! Enjoying your commentary till we meet again.”
Former Union Minister and IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla in a massage said, “If a Tiger ever walks into the ground, the stands will still cheer one name – Dada. One of the best men the game of cricket ever had, a very happy birthday to you @SGanguly99. I find myself the luckiest to be a part of this frame at Lord’s. #HappyBirthdayDada.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a tweet massage said, “An inspiration for many and a leader in the true sense. Happy Birthday@SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada.”
The International Cricket Council (ICC) in a tweet said, “Batsman, bowler, captain, commentator. One man. Many faces. Happy birthday,
Former cricket India captain Sachin Tendulkar in a tweet massage said, “Happy Birthday Dadi! From playing with you in our Under-15 days to now commentating with you. It’s been quite a journey. Have a great year ahead!”
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Happy Birthday to a 56” Captain , Dada @SGanguly99 ! 56 inch chest, 8th day of the 7th month, 8*7 = 56 and a World Cup average of 56.#HappyBirthdayDada , May God Bless You !”
Former cricketer VVS Laxman said, “Many more happy returns of the day@SGanguly99 ! Wish you ever more success and love #HappyBirthdayDada.”
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh tweeted, “ The man who built and supported us for the future ! You will always be special to me. Lots of love and best wishes to you dadi. Have a great birthday@SGanguly99.”
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh said, “Happy birthday TIGER My big brother@SGanguly99 The man who taught us how to win overseas..what a Legend.. Jeo dada jeo.. love u always.”
Cricketer Ishant Sharma in a tweet massage said, “Happy birthday dada!!!! You have been the greatest pillar to Indian cricket!!! Thanks for your guidance towards everything!!! A true legend who has made some golden memories May god shower lots of blessings and love! @SGanguly99.”
Bengali film actress Subhashree ganguly tweeted, “ Wishing you a very happy birthday dada… you are our pride our inspiration @SGanguly99 .”
Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said,Happy birthday Dada, you’ve always been an inspiration for me and all the youth out there @SGanguly99.”
Cricketer Suresh Raina tweeted, “Happy birthday, dada. Shubho Jonmodin. Have a great day 🙂 Wishing you the best in life @SGanguly99 .”
Crickerer Ajinkya Rahane said, “Happiest birthday to one of the most dynamic leaders and batsmen of his time, @SGanguly99. Wish you loads of happiness, Dada!”
Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan tweeted, “KING of the offside, DADA of cricket, LEADER of the pack. Happy birthday legend- @SGanguly99 dada .”
Cricketer Manoj Tiwari in atweet massage said, “A Champion is defined not by their Wins but by how they can recover when they Fall :- Serena Williams This quote suits dada perfectly. Thank u dada @SGanguly99for inspiring millions of sportsperson across globe. Happy returns of d day 2 u Hav a great one. God bless u always.”
Cricketer Irfan Pathan said, “Happy birthday to a captain who taught us how to start winning in the alien conditions @SGanguly99 #birthday.”
Ganguly won the hearts of Indians with his debut century at Lord’s, and went on to become one of the most successful captains Indian cricket has ever seen
There have been many great leaders that this country has seen, but there has been one Sourav Ganguly. Known as ‘Dada’, Ganguly not only led India to many prestigious victories, but also induced the term ‘aggression’ in the Indian dugout.