Sourav Ganguly Joins ICC Hall of Fame: Celebrations from Cricket Legends

A Historic Moment for Indian Cricket

New Delhi: The cricketing world celebrated as Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India, was honored with induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition was marked by heartfelt tributes from prominent figures in Indian cricket, including former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.

Ganguly's induction, announced during the ICC's annual conference in Edinburgh, coincided with his 54th birthday, making it a particularly special occasion in his remarkable cricketing career.

Harbhajan Singh, a former spinner for India, was among the first to congratulate him, expressing his joy on social media.

Yuvraj Singh, who played alongside Ganguly in the legendary Indian team of the early 2000s, shared his thoughts on Ganguly's significant impact on Indian cricket.

"Congratulations Dada on your induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. It’s well-deserved! You didn’t just create a team; you instilled confidence in a generation of cricketers. I’m thankful to have played under your leadership and to have made unforgettable memories. Congratulations again!" Yuvraj posted.

Earlier, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar also sent his best wishes to his long-time opening partner, stating, "After knowing each other since we were 14, there aren’t many surprises left. This wasn’t one either. Congratulations @SGanguly99. I’m thrilled to see you in the @ICC Hall of Fame!"

In response, Ganguly expressed his heartfelt gratitude, acknowledging the significance of this honor. "Thank you, champion... being listed alongside you is the greatest job satisfaction ever @bcci," he replied.

Currently, Ganguly serves as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and is now the 12th Indian and the 10th male cricketer from India to receive this esteemed accolade.

As one of India's most impactful captains, Ganguly played 113 Test matches and 311 One-Day Internationals, amassing 7,212 and 11,363 runs respectively. Beyond his batting prowess, he is credited with transforming Indian cricket in the early 2000s, fostering a bold generation of players and leading the team to the 2003 ODI World Cup final.

His induction into the ICC Hall of Fame places him among the legends of the sport, joining the ranks of previous Indian inductees such as Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Virender Sehwag, Neetu David, and MS Dhoni.