‘Changed Indian cricket eternally’: Yuvraj Singh hails Sourav Ganguly on his 53rd birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on July 8

Sourav Ganguly, one of Indian cricket’s most iconic captains, turned 53 on Tuesday, and birthday needs poured in from a number of of his former teammates, together with Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina. Yuvraj, who flourished beneath Ganguly’s management, took to Instagram to write down: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the Dada of Indian cricket who always backed his boys, took on the world and boldly changed Indian cricket forever. Lots of Love always.”

Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly (Screengrab through Instagram)

Kaif, one other trusted member of the early-2000s squad, praised Ganguly’s expertise-recognizing talents. “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the man who had a rare eye for talent and the courage to back it. Thank you Dada for changing Indian cricket forever. So loved, so respected yet so humble,” Kaif wrote on X.

Mohammad Kaif on X (Screengrab through X)

Suresh Raina, who debuted in Ganguly’s remaining years, posted: “Your leadership changed the face of Indian cricket & inspired generations… Thank you for always showing us how to lead with courage and heart.”

Suresh Raina on X

Ganguly, nicknamed ‘Dada’, made a sensational debut in 1996 with a century at Lord’s, adopted by one other ton within the subsequent Test — turning into simply the third batter to attain a whole bunch in every of his first two innings. As captain from 2000, he revived Indian cricket submit the match-fixing disaster, taking the crew to the 2000 ICC Knockout remaining, 2001 collection win over Australia, 2002 NatWest Trophy triumph and the 2003 World Cup remaining. Across 113 Tests, Ganguly scored 7,212 runs; in 311 ODIs, he amassed 11,363 runs. He is amongst India’s highest run-getters in each codecs and one of its most profitable captains — profitable 21 Tests and 76 ODIs.