Sourav Ganguly over the years: The journey full of Dadagiri from 1992-2008 in pictures

The Prince of Kolkata is nothing if not a fighter though. He fought his way back to both the Test and ODI squads while scripting one of the biggest comebacks in Indian cricket. He went absolutely berserk in 2007, scoring more than 1000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket.

His Test average was 61.44 that year, with three centuries and four fifties. One of those three centuries included a mind-blowing double hundred against Pakistan. He was also the fifth highest run-scorer in ODIs that year, whereby his limited-overs average soared to 44.28.

The left-hander scored a thumping 239 against arch-rivals Pakistan

The God of the Offside announced his international retirement during the India-Australia series in 2008. In an incredible gesture, the then captain, MS Dhoni, let Ganguly lead the team for one last time in the final moments of the fourth Test of the series.

Dada’s retirement was an emotional affair for every Indian cricket follower

Ganguly continues to serve Indian cricket to this day, and has also taken the initiative of promoting other sports in the country. He is currently a part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) that will soon appoint the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team.

Ganguly continues to serve Indian cricket post his retirement

Happy Birthday, Dada. Keep shining!