Priya Aditi
First, we wish Sourav Ganguly, who turns 51 today, a very joyful birthday. Ganguly, known as ‘Dada’ by his teammates and supporters, amassed a large number of runs for India while also leading the team to victory in numerous major tournaments and series. However, he was involved in numerous controversies during his playing career. Even today, he remains involved in some controversies. Let’s examine some of the most significant ones in his life at the moment.
Ganguly’s career was full of controversies
While ‘Dada’ played cricket with passion, scored countless runs, and led India to numerous trophies, he was also a fiery individual who could not be intimidated. You’ve likely heard the tale of how he forced Steve Waugh to wait for the decision in a Test match. Waugh continues to believe that Ganguly did this on purpose to gain a psychological advantage over the Australians. This was Ganguly, who was indifferent to all controversies. Explore additional images in this gallery.
Ganguly against Warne
In the IPL, Sourav Ganguly and Shane Warne once clashed over the legitimacy of a catch. Ganguly wished for the third umpire to recheck the catch, which angered Warne, the captain of Rajasthan Royals. The two engaged in a heated argument until they were separated by the umpires and teammates.
The shirt-waving jubilation of Ganguly at Lord’s.
When India overcame a deficit to win the 2002 Natwest Trophy final at Lord’s, captain Ganguly didn’t mind violating tradition by removing his shirt and waving it passionately on the iconic cricket ground’s historic balcony. Ganguly did not concern that the act was not well received by the members of the MCC.
Potshot at Dravid after retirement
Ganguly did make a recovery after a dispute with Greg resulted in him losing his starting position. After years of seclusion, he made a startling remark about Rahul Dravid. He claimed that Dravid did nothing to assist him in the Chappell affair. Dravid replied that Ganguly never approached him to seek a solution to the problem.
Ganguly opposed to Chappell
In 2005, Greg Chappell arrived to India and forever altered Indian cricket. In the end, he did nothing but cause harm. The majority of the team’s players had become anti-Chappell, which contributed to a toxic dressing room environment. In Zimbabwe, it all began with an argument between him and then-captain Ganguly. It also resulted in Ganguly losing his captaincy and spot in the team for a limited time. The greatest blow was India’s elimination from the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies.
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Conflict with Virat Kohle
During Sourav Ganguly’s tenure as president of the BCCI, the tension between him and then-captain Virat Kohli was evident. The fiery, Delhi-born Kohli told the press that no one at the BCCI had asked him not to resign as T20 captain. This statement by Kohli cast Ganguly in a negative light, as Ganguly had previously stated that he had done so. Ganguly and Kohli did not clasp hands during IPL 2023, reinforcing rumors of a rift between them.
