Sourav Ganguly Addresses Death Threats Amid Ongoing Investigation
Ganguly Speaks Out on Threats
Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, publicly addressed the death threats directed at him and his family over the last six months. During the opening of a new store at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, he expressed his trust in law enforcement to handle the situation. Ganguly stated, "We have informed the police about the threats. I am confident they will resolve this matter. The calls originated from Kolkata, and I believe the police will take appropriate action. I have security in place."
Details of the Threats
A formal complaint was filed at the Thakurpukur Police Station in Kolkata. The complaint indicates that Ganguly and his family have been receiving threatening letters for approximately six months. The situation escalated earlier this week when two letters reportedly contained alarming phrases like "eliminate" and "finish." Initially, the family dismissed these messages as fan mail, but the increasing severity of the threats led them to seek police intervention.
Celebrating Ganguly's Cricket Legacy
Last month, Ganguly was honored with induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, acknowledging his significant contributions to cricket. He played 113 Test matches and 311 ODIs for India, amassing a total of 18,575 runs across all formats. His Test career includes 7,212 runs at an average of 42.17, featuring 16 centuries and 35 half-centuries. In ODIs, he scored 11,363 runs at an average of 41.02, with 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries.
As captain, Ganguly was instrumental in developing a strong Indian cricket team in the early 2000s. He led India to the finals of the 2003 ODI World Cup and achieved a historic Test series win in Pakistan in 2004. His career is also remembered for his iconic shirt-waving moment at Lord's after India's victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final.
Having last played international cricket in 2008, Ganguly continued to participate in the IPL until 2012 before retiring from domestic cricket. He currently holds the position of President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).