Sourav Ganguly Biography, Facts & Life Story
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T IG wiki FB| Nickname | Bengal Tiger, Maharaja, Dada, The God of the Off Side, The Warrior Prince |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 51 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 1972 |
| Real Name | Sourav Chandidas Ganguly |
| Profession | Former Cricketer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Behala, Calcutta (presently Kolkata), West Bengal, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hobbies | Listening Music, Playing Soccer |
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Sourav Ganguly Education
School: St. Xavier’s Collegiate School. Kolkata, West Bengal
Sourav Ganguly Career
Profession: Former Cricketer
Debut:
Test- 6 November 2008 vs Australia at Nagpur
ODI- 15 November 2007 vs Pakistan at Gwalior
Family & Relatives
Father: Chandidas Ganguly
Mother: Nirupa Ganguly
Brother: Snehasish Ganguly (former cricket player)
Sister: None
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Dona Ganguly, Odissi Dancer (married 1997)
Daughter: Sana Ganguly (born November 2001)
Facts You Never Knew About Sourav Ganguly
- Sourav was a huge football fan in his childhood(he still is!), and football was actually his first love! But due to Snehashish’s insistence, Sourav was enrolled into a cricket academy during his class 10 holidays.
- Sourav eloped with childhoot sweetheat Dona after the successful tour of England.
- Sourav is a deeply religious person and observes a fast every Tuesday. Yes, every tuesday!
- There is an apartment complex in Calcutta, India which is named after Sourav. It is called the ‘Sourav Housing Complex’. Calcutta really knows how to respect their icons!
- He himself unveiled a plaque containing the new name of the road, Sourav Ganguly Avenue, at a function organized by the Rajarhat Gopalpur Municipality.
FAQs
Who is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is an Indian former cricketer, born on 08 July, 1972 in Behala, Calcutta (presently Kolkata), West Bengal, India.
How old is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is 51 years old as of February 2024.
How tall is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is 5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m).
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