“Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay shah @JayShah for inducting me in the hall of fame .. it’s a huge honour ..One of the 10 Indians to be inducted in the hall of fame ever .. Amazing to be a part of some great names .. @bcci,” Ganguly posted on X.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed gratitude after being selected for induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, calling the recognition a “huge honor” and saying he is proud to join some of the greatest names in cricket.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to formally announce the latest Hall of Fame inductees on July 11 during its annual conference in Edinburgh.
Ganguly, who turned 54 on Thursday, will become the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian men’s cricketer to receive the prestigious honor.
“Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay shah @JayShah for inducting me in the hall of fame .. it’s a huge honour ..One of the 10 Indians to be inducted in the hall of fame ever .. Amazing to be a part of some great names .. @bcci,” Ganguly posted on X.
One of India’s most accomplished batters in limited-overs cricket, Ganguly scored 11,363 runs in 311 One-Day Internationals, including 22 centuries, while also claiming 132 wickets. In Test cricket, he amassed 7,212 runs in 113 matches, cementing his place among India’s modern greats.
Ganguly is widely credited with transforming Indian cricket after taking over as captain in 2000 during one of the sport’s most turbulent periods, following the match-fixing scandal. Under his leadership, India adopted a more aggressive and fearless approach, particularly in overseas conditions, helping lay the foundation for the team’s future success.
During his tenure as captain, India won the 2002 NatWest Trophy, shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka, reached the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final, and secured a historic Test series victory in Pakistan in 2004. He also led India to the memorable 2001 Test victory over Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, widely regarded as one of the greatest comebacks in cricket history.
Nicknamed the “God of the Off Side” for his elegant stroke play through the off side, Ganguly was also instrumental in backing and developing a new generation of players who would later become the core of India’s rise as a global cricket powerhouse.
Following his retirement from international cricket, Ganguly continued to play a prominent role in the sport. He served as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), overseeing Indian cricket through the COVID-19 pandemic. He currently serves as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, head coach of Pretoria Capitals in South Africa’s SA20 league, and Director of Cricket for the Delhi Capitals franchises in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Previous Indian inductees into the ICC Hall of Fame include Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Virender Sehwag, Neetu David, and MS Dhoni.
