Sourav Ganguly inducted into ICC Hall of Fame on 54th birthday

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly received one of cricket's highest honours after being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on his 54th birthday, becoming the 12th Indian and the 10th Indian men's cricketer to join the elite list.

Ganguly joins an illustrious group of Indian legends that includes Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Neetu David and MS Dhoni in the prestigious Hall of Fame. The



formal induction is scheduled to take place during the ICC ceremony on Saturday, July 11, following the conclusion of the governing body's annual conference.

Ganguly acknowledged the recognition with a heartfelt message on X, thanking the ICC and ICC Chairman Jay Shah. "Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay Shah for inducting me into the Hall of Fame. It's a huge honour. One of the 10 Indians to be inducted into the Hall of Fame ever. Amazing to be a part of some great names," he wrote.