What is Saurav Ganguly's full name?
Sourav Chandidas Ganguly
Saurav Ganguly nickname(s):
Prince of Kolkata, Dada, Maharaja
Saurav Ganguly date of birth:
July 8, 1972
How old is Saurav Ganguly?
54
Where was Saurav Ganguly born?
Calcutta, Bengal
How tall is Saurav Ganguly?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Saurav Ganguly body shape:
Athletic
What color are Saurav Ganguly's eyes?
Black
What color is Saurav Ganguly's hair?
Black
Is Saurav Ganguly gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Saurav Ganguly?
Hindu
What is Saurav Ganguly's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Saurav Ganguly nationality?
Indian
What is Saurav Ganguly's occupation?
Cricket player
Saurav Ganguly claim to fame:
Dada
Short Biography
Sourav Chandidas Ganguly ( pronunciation ; born 8 July 1972), affectionately known as Dada (meaning elder brother) is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. Currently, he is appointed as CEO of Cricket Association of Bengal and President of the Editorial Board with Wisden India. Born into an affluent family, Ganguly was introduced into the world of cricket by his elder brother Snehasish. He is regarded as one of India's most successful captains in modern times. He started his career by playing in state and school teams. Currently, he is the 5th highest run scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and was the 3rd person in history to cross the 10, 000 run landmark, after Sachin Tendulkar and Inzamam Ul Haq. In 2002, the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack ranked him the sixth greatest ODI batsman of all time, next to Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Dean Jones and Michael Bevan.