Former India cricketers VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag led the way in which as wishes poured in for Sourav Ganguly on his forty ninth birthday on Thursday (July 8). Laxman wished Ganguly “life’s biggest joys” on his birthday and shared an image with the previous Indian skipper from their enjoying days.
“Many more happy returns of the day @SGanguly99. May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. Wishing you a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDada,” Laxman tweeted.
Many extra joyful returns of the day @SGanguly99 . May you be gifted with life’s greatest joys and unending bliss. Wishing you an important 12 months forward. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/O2SXZjHaMp
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 8, 2021
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag wished Ganguly ‘good health’ on his birthday. “Few could match Dada ka Junoon, Dada ka Iraada. May you be in good health and spirits always Dada. #HappyBirthdayDada,” stated Sehwag.
Few might 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
BCCI additionally got here ahead to want the board’s President. “Here’s wishing former #TeamIndia captain & current BCCI President @SGanguly99 a very happy birthday,” BCCI tweeted.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who made his ODI debut underneath Ganguly in 2002, posted an emotional message. “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,” Kaif tweeted.
When Dada led you on to the sector, you by some means felt taller. Happy Birthday to the captain who patted your again once you did effectively and put a hand round your shoulder once you did not. #DadaBornleader @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/FVRaHySnFI
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 7, 2021
The former Indian skipper performed 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India. He scored 18,575 runs throughout all codecs in his worldwide profession. Ganguly led India in 195 matches throughout all codecs successful 97 of these video games.
The Prince of Kolkata referred to as time on his profession in 2008 after enjoying his final Test towards Australia in Nagpur. The left-handed batsman continued to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) however retired from home cricket in 2012.