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Why is Ganguly called Prince of Calcutta?
Sourav Ganguly’s first name given by his parents was Maharaj which means ‘Prince’. Therefore, Geoffrey Boycott fondly called him ‘The Prince of Calcutta’ and he became famous with that name.
Who is known as Bengal tiger in cricketer?
Jagmohan Dalmiya: The ‘Bengal Tiger’ of Indian Cricket.
What is Sourav Ganguly middle name?
Sourav Chandidas Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly/Full name
Sourav Ganguly Biography: Sourav Chandidas Ganguly affectionately known as Dada is the 39th President of BCCI, commentator and former national cricket team captain.
What is the father name of Sourav Ganguly?
Chandidas Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly/Fathers
Who is Sourav Ganguly and where is he now?
Ganguly is currently a part of the Supreme Court of India appointed Justice Mudgal Committee probe panel for the IPL Spot fixing and betting scandal’s investigations. Sourav Ganguly was born on 8 July 1972 in Calcutta, and is the youngest son of Chandidas and Nirupa Ganguly.
Why is Sourav Ganguly called Dada in Bengali?
Sourav Ganguly hails from West Bengal, where an elder male person is referred to as “Dada”. Ganguly, being the Indian skipper and probably one of the best batsman India has produced, is respected a lot by Indians. Probably that is why, people affectionately call him Dada.
How did Sourav Ganguly get his big break in cricket?
Ganguly was introduced into the world of cricket by his elder brother, Snehasish. He started his career by playing in state and school teams. After playing in different Indian domestic tournaments, such as the Ranji and Duleep trophies, Ganguly got his big-break while playing for India on their tour of England.
What is the role of Sourav Ganguly in the IPL?
Sourav Ganguly is one of the four members of the Indian Premier League’s Governing Council, responsible for all the functions of the tournament. He was appointed by Supreme Court in January 2016.