West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday met Sourav Ganguly at his residence in Kolkatta and wished him on the event of the previous India captain’s forty ninth birthday. Wishes have been pouring in for the inspirational captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on the special occasion.
CM Mamata Banerjee was seen handing a bouquet to Sourav Ganguly after she arrived on the former India captain’s residence within the afternoon. Notably, this was the primary time the chief minister has visited Ganguly at his residence. Ganguly and Mamata share a cordial relationship with the chief minister typically heaping reward on the previous India opener.Every yr Mamata ship greetings to Sourav on his birthday however that is the primary time she visited sourav’s residence.Mamata spent nearly 45 minutes with Sourav Ganguly and his household on Thursday. India Today PictureMamata Banerjee visits Sourav Ganguly’s residence. It’s Sourav’s birthday immediately. This is the primary time mamata visiting Sourav’s residence. pic.twitter.com/8HKHfvdskE— Anupam Mishra (@Anupammishra777) July 8, 2021
Earlier within the day, a bit of followers had reportedly gathered at Ganguly’s residence to want the previous India the very best on his forty ninth birthday.Batting nice and his good buddy, Sachin Tendulkar led the desires for Ganguly on his forty ninth birthday. Notably, the Bengal cricketer had recovered from a coronary heart ailment final yr.”My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead,” Tendulkar stated.The likes of Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif have been additionally among the many many who wished their former captain.”Few could match Dada ka Junoon, Dada ka Iraada . May you be in good health and spirits always Dada. #HappyBirthdayDada,” Sehwag stated in a social media submit.Few may match Dada ka Junoon, Dada ka Iraada .May you be in good well being and spirits at all times Dada. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/6Ogg6LLN5z— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2021
|My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a wholesome and joyful yr forward. pic.twitter.com/wX9WlPZpPU— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2021
Sourav Ganguly is at the moment serving because the president of the BCCI. The former India captain, who led the aspect to the World Cup ultimate in 2003, retired from worldwide cricket in 2008, ending as one of the profitable captains throughout Tests and ODIs for India. He had performed 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India, scoring greater than 18,000 rjuns and scoring 38 tons of.Ganguly was influential in making a ruthless successful mentality when he was the skipper of the aspect for five years. Under Ganguly’s management, a number of cricketers have been groomed and went on to develop into future stars. The likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh have typically spoken in regards to the impression of ‘Dada’ of their careers. In truth, MS Dhoni made his debut underneath Ganguly’s captaincy in 2004.Under his management, India went on to beat Australia in Test sequence in 2001, beat England at Lord’s to win 2002 Natwest Trophy, reached 2003 World Cup ultimate, drew towards England in Test sequence in 2004, and even defeated Pakistan in a Test sequence in 2005.