The Rise of Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly, called "The Leader of Kolkata," is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national cricket team. He was born on July 8, 1972, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Ganguly is considered one of the most influential and successful captains in Indian cricket history. He played as a left-handed opening batsman and was known for his elegant stroke play and aggressive batting style. Ganguly had a prolific international career, representing India in Test and One-Day International (ODI) matches.