Sourav Ganguly retires, receives threat to kidnap daughter
Ex Indian Cricket captain, Sourav Chandidas Ganguly aka Dada announced his retirement from test cricket in a press conference in Bangalore today. In the conference he also said that he has received a threat to kidnap his daughter Sana. He will retire after the upcoming 4 match test series against Australia.
“Yes it’s true, but it would be better if we don’t discuss it here,” : Ganguly on being asked a question about his daughter during the press conference.
Ganguly with daughter Sana
The kidnappers have asked for 2 crore rupees as ransom.
“Two letters addressed to Sourav Ganguly’s wife, Dona, were sent by post to their residence. The first one came a month ago, and the second 10 days ago,” Bhupindar Singh, from the criminal investigation dept. was quoted as saying to the Press Trust of India.
Coming back to cricket, here’s dada’s test cricket at a glance:
- Ganguly captained India in 49 Test cricket matches (a record)
- India won 21 tests under his captaincy (again a record)
- Ganguly’s test average never dropped below 40.
Saurav Ganguly playing one of his favourite shots for six.
Sourav Ganguly’s test career as a bowler:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 99 | 519.3 | 110 | 1681 | 32 | 3/28 | 3/37 | 52.53 | 3.23 | 97.4 |
Sourav Ganguly’s test career as a batsman:
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 180 | 15 | 6888 | 239 | 41.74 | 13410 | 51.36 | 15 | 34 | 12 | 873 | 55 |
He has been one of my favourite players and I wish him good luck after his retirement. I remember times when our Indian team used to be a group of gentlemen (being polite) against Aussies or Pakistani teams, who were very aggressive. I wished someone in the Indian team would come and give decent replies to these blokes. And then came Ganguly in 1996 (although he debuted in 1992, he started playing more regularly 1996 onwards). We love you dada!
dada rox!!! he is d greatest left handed batsman in d world i have ever seen!! i’m sure many people shall agree wid me!!! he is an elegant left handed batsman wid excellent timing & class!! he is 4 sure d god of ‘off side’!!! v love u dada!! ur always in our hearts!!! all d best 4 ur future ahead!!!
it was a stupid decision from ganguly to retire from cri. fab four has not performed in sri lanka series. according to me. both vvs and anil kumble shold retire. but the selectors puts pressure only in ganguly,
Saurav ganguly:words fall short to describe this legend of the whole cricketing world.Dada still had potential to score runs but everybody has to call a day.Dada u ll remain in our hearts,unforgotten till cricket lasts and even after that,we will MISS YOU.
dada is the best indian batsmen.xcellent timing,techniqe,intensity,dedication.he is the greatest captain of india.we r proud of u dada. bad patches comes in every ones life,,we hav to stand by it. xcellent comeback,xcellent end of a long nd lovely career.love u dada. JAI HO………………