Former Indian captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly celebrated his 49th birthday on Thursday, July 8. Ganguly, considered as the catalyst in India's revival as a cricketing team in the early 2000s was one of the long-term serving captains for the Indian team. Ganguly represented his country in 113 Tests and 311 ODIs scoring 7212 and 11,363 runs respectively.
The wishes started pouring in for the 49-year old from midnight at 12 AM as the love poured in for 'Dada' or 'Dadi' as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar likes to call him.
Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote, "My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead." Yuvraj Singh too called him Dadi and wrote, "Happy birthday dadi ! Wishing you great health and happiness god bless you."
আমার প্রিয় দাদি। শুভ জন্মদিন। আপনার সামনে একটি স্বাস্থ্যকর এবং সুখী বছর কামনা করি|
My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead. pic.twitter.com/wX9WlPZpPU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2021
Happy birthday dadi ! Wishing you great health and happiness god bless you @SGanguly99
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 8, 2021
Former Indian off-spinner, who also played an early part of his career under Ganguly wished his captain and wrote, "Love always."
Happy birthday my Captain @SGanguly99 Love Always #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/7fGiW7P8sK
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2021
Suresh Raina, Mohammad Azharuddin, Venkatesh Prasad, Kuldeep Yadav, Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan were among others to wish Ganguly on his special day.
“Patsy to bindast daal re” these words still echoes in my ears from my first Indian captain. Happy birthday to daadi @SGanguly99 may you have a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/tQJOjQlrCx
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 8, 2021
My best wishes to you dada @SGanguly99 The Indian cricket will forever be grateful to you, thank you for bringing out the best in everything! Your passion towards cricket will always be an inspiration for generations to come! #HappyBirthdayDada
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 8, 2021
Happy birthday to one of India's finest and thank you for everything you have done for Indian cricket. God bless you. @SGanguly99 Sir pic.twitter.com/4NjwjKllJI
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 8, 2021
Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Bengal Tiger. #BCCIPresident @SGanguly99 #SouravGanguly pic.twitter.com/0fL7rkiXdY
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) July 8, 2021
Happy birthday, Dada! You're one short of a 50, and I'm sure you will get there in style. For now, enjoy your 49th with good health and more! @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/fbSUiHlvGr
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 8, 2021
Shubho Jonmodin Dada @SGanguly99 Can never forget my debut for India under your captaincy and your support. Have a great one! pic.twitter.com/xajDs91g7T
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 8, 2021
When Dada led you on to the field, you somehow felt taller. Happy Birthday to the captain who patted your back when you did well and put a hand around your shoulder when you didn’t. #DadaBornleader @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/FVRaHySnFI
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 7, 2021
Shubho Janmodin Dada!!
One of the greatest pillars to Indian cricket history!! A great mentor in a friend!! Hope you have a great day and the best year ahead! @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/3ln1syjKc4
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 8, 2021
Many many happy returns of the day @SGanguly99 .Your contribution to Indian cricket at critical times as captain and as administrator has been brilliant and wish you a very fruitful year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/JHSocFktoL
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) July 8, 2021