Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, receiving widespread praise from the cricket fraternity, including batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Ganguly received the prestigious honour on his 54th birthday, becoming the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian male cricketer to enter the elite list.

Sachin Tendulkar, Ganguly’s longtime opening partner and one half of one of India’s most successful batting pairs, congratulated his former teammate through a post on X. Tendulkar recalled their long association since their teenage years and expressed happiness at seeing Ganguly recognised among the legends of international cricket.

Responding to Tendulkar’s message, Ganguly said being placed on the same list as the batting great was a major source of satisfaction. The exchange highlighted the bond between the two cricketers, whose partnership played a significant role in India’s success during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Ganguly, describing him as a leader who built confidence among a generation of Indian players. Yuvraj credited his former captain for creating a strong team culture and said he was grateful for the opportunity to play under Ganguly’s leadership and share memorable moments during his career.

Ganguly expressed his gratitude to the ICC and ICC Chairman Jay Shah after receiving the honour. The ICC Hall of Fame, established in 2009 during the organisation’s centenary celebrations, recognises cricketers who have made exceptional contributions to the sport. Players become eligible for induction five years after their final international appearance.

During his international career, Ganguly represented India in 424 matches and scored 18,575 runs, including 38 centuries and 107 half-centuries. Known as the “God of Offside” for his elegant strokeplay, he scored 7,212 runs in 113 Tests and 11,363 runs in 311 One-Day Internationals. As captain, he played a key role in shaping Indian cricket, leading the team to landmark achievements such as the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory, India’s first Test series win in Pakistan in 2004, and the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final. His leadership was also credited with nurturing several future Indian stars, including MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, and Gautam Gambhir.

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