Information | Category |
$80 Million | Net Worth |
Jul 8, 1972 (52 years old) | Birthdate |
Behala | Birthplace |
Male | Gender |
5 ft 10 in (1.8 m) | Height |
Cricketer | Profession |
INDIA | Nationality |
Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian cricketer, has amassed a substantial net worth estimated at $80 million. Born on July 8, 1972, in Behala, Calcutta, West Bengal, India, Ganguly hails from a prosperous background, with his father Chandidas being a prominent figure in the print business and one of the wealthiest in the city. Introduced to cricket by his elder brother Snehasish, Ganguly went on to become one of India’s most celebrated captains in modern cricket history.
His career began in state and school teams, eventually leading to his prominent role in the Indian national team. Ganguly’s achievements include being the 5th highest run scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to surpass the 10,000 run milestone in ODIs. Wisden ranked him among the top six greatest ODI batsmen, alongside legends like Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Dean Jones, and Michael Bevan.
In his personal life, Ganguly married his childhood sweetheart, Dona Roy, despite initial family opposition, which was later resolved, culminating in a formal wedding in February 1997. His tenure as captain was not without controversy, notably his rift with coach Greg Chappell during the India tour of Zimbabwe in 2005. Ganguly also ventured into the Indian Premier League (IPL) as captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, starting from February 2008. His cricketing inspiration stemmed from David Gower, whose style captivated Ganguly early in his career.
Get More Info