On Sourav Ganguly's 45th Birthday, Wishes Pour In From Around The World - NDTV Sports

Birthday wishes poured in from around the world as former India captain Sourav Ganguly turned 45 on Saturday. Known affectionately as 'Dada', Ganguly is credited with changing the face of Indian cricket. After making a sensational Test debut, where he scored a century, at the famed Lord's in 1996, the left-hander went on to captain Team India in 49 Tests and 147 ODIs. Former cricketers and fans took to Twitter to wish Ganguly on his birthday and acknowledge his immense contribution to Indian cricket.

Ganguly is regarded as one of the most successful captains of India and till recently the stats proved this. However, a certain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has gone onto eclipse some of the records.

Not just captaincy, Ganguly as a batsman made a huge mark and his trademark shots on the off-side and the voice of Geoffrey Boycott crowning him the 'Prince of Kolkata' will forever be etched in the memories of cricketing fans.

#HappyBirthdayDada ,the man who brought about a great transition in Indian cricket. Forever a legend @SGanguly99 ! May you have a grt life. pic.twitter.com/nfeaCKfIrT

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 8, 2017

Happy Birthday to the Dada of Indian Cricket. The man who changed Indian Cricket for the good forever #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/YPXJ2LZidH

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) July 7, 2017

Many many happy returns of the day dada! Hope you continue to show direction to #bengal cricket as always! @SGanguly99 #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/hpptfaw10L

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 7, 2017

Happy Birthday to one of India's finest cricketers, Sourav Ganguly!

What is your favourite memory from his career? pic.twitter.com/ufGXZVl91e

— ICC (@ICC) July 8, 2017

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