“Changed Indian crickets forever”: Yuvraj Singh greets Surav Ganguly on his 53rd anniversary | Cricket news
Surav Ganguly, one of the most emblematic captains of Indian cricket, was 53 years old on Tuesday, and birthday wishes fluffed from several of his former teammates, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina. Yuvraj, who prospered under the direction of Ganguly, went to Instagram to write: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the Dada of Indian cricket who has always supported his boys, took the world and boldly changed from Indian cricket for always. Lots of love always.
Yuvraj Singh and Surav Ganguly (Screengrab via Instagram)
Kaif, another confidence member of the early 2000 team, praised the abilities of Ganguly talent spot. “Wishing a very happy birthday to the man who had a rare eye for the talent and the courage to support him. Thank you Dada for changing the Indian cricket forever. So loved, so respected but so humble,” wrote Kaif on X.
Mohammad Kaif on X (screengrab via x)
Suresh Raina, who made his debut in the last years of Ganguly, published: “Your leadership has changed the face of Indian cricket and inspired generations … Thank you for always showing us how to go with courage and heart.”
Suresh Raina on x
Ganguly, nicknamed “Dada”, made a sensational beginning in 1996 with a century in Lord’s, followed by another ton in the following test – becoming the third striker to mark hundreds in each of his first two sleeves. As a captain of 2000, he relaunched the Indian cricket published the matches of matches, taking the team to the final of the ICC 2000 series, the 2001 series, victory in Australia, triumphs in the Natwest 2002 Trophy and final of the 2003 World Cup. Through 113 tests, Ganguly scored 7,212 points; In 311 ODI, he raised 11,363 points. It is among the highest runners of India in the two formats and one of its most successful captains – winning 21 tests and 76 ODI.
