Sourav Ganguly was born into a sport-loving family but chose cricket over football against his parents' wishes, supported by his brother. He joined a cricket coaching camp and replaced his brother on the Bengal cricket team, making his international debut in 1992. Rumors of attitude problems hurt him but he was recalled in 1996 and scored a century, securing his place in the Indian test and ODI teams. He helped India start regularly winning matches along with teammates like Sachin and Dravid. He provided opportunities and guidance for young players and cultivated teamwork and merit over regional bias.

4. Born into a
sport loving
family.
Earlier he
was attracted
towards football

5. Being natural right hander,
He bats with left hand
Going against his parents
wish for making cricket as career.
But strongly supported
by his brother.

6. Joined cricket
coaching camp.
Eventually he
replaced his brother in
Bengal Cricket Team.

7. He made his international debut
in 1992 against West Indies.
Rumors of his attitude problems
And lack of respect for senior
players hurt Ganguly most.

8. After 4 years , he was called back
for test series Vs England in 1996.
He scored 131 in that match And
fixed his position in test & ODI team.

9. He along with his batting peers like
Sachin, Dravid started winning matches
on regular basis.

15. Provided ample opportunities to youngsters in
the team , support and guide them and stay by
them in difficult times.
Cultivated merit instead of regional bias.
Positive , never-say-die attitude.
Shifted the focus from individualisic
performance to teamwork.

16. Encouraged younger team members.
Guided them in difficult time.
Shielded his team members from all
kind ofnegative influences.

17. The famous NatWest
shirt whirling incident
that marked the
joyous celebration of
the birth of
Men In Blue.