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'Happy birthday Dadi': Wishes pour in as Sourav Ganguly turns 48

By Saurabh Sharma July 08, 2020 • 10:49 AM View: 995

New Delhi, July 8: Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes for former India captain and current President of the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly who turned 48 on Wednesday.

Touted to be one of the best captains the country has ever produced, Ganguly is widely credited for making India an aggressive side and instilling belief in the team that they could win overseas conditions as well.

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