Sourav Ganguly Net Worth: How Wealthy Is “Dada” In 2023?

Sourav Ganguly is a legendary cricketer and one of India’s best. One of the best batsmen ever to hold the cricket bat, he has had a respectable international cricket career, earning him the nickname “Dada” or “The Royal Bengal Tiger.”

But how wealthy is he now in 2023? Read this post till the end to learn more about Sourav Ganguly net worth 2023.

Who Is Sourav Ganguly?

Full Name	Sourav Ganguly
Nickname(s)	Dada, Royal Bangal Tiger
Date of Birth	8th July 1972
Birthplace/Nationality	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Height	5 feet 9 inches (1.8 m)
Weight (2023)	150 pounds (68 kg)
Wife	Dona Roy Ganguly (married 1997)
Children	Sana Ganguly (Daughter)
Profession	Professional International Cricketer (1992 – 2008, Retired)
Education	St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, San Juan Secondary School, Fatima College

Sourav Ganguly Early Life

On July 8, 1972, Sourav Ganguly, the youngest child of Nirupa and Chandidas Ganguly, was born in Calcutta. Chandidas ran a prosperous printing business and was one of the wealthiest men in the city. Ganguly had a privileged childhood and was named “Maharaja,” which means the Great King. Chandidas Ganguly, Ganguly’s father, died on February 21, 2013, at 73, following a lengthy illness.

Football first drew Ganguly to it because it was the residents of Calcutta’s favorite sport. However, his education took priority over his love of sports, and Nirupa wasn’t precisely behind Ganguly’s decision to play cricket or any other sport professionally.

His older brother, Snehasish, was already an accomplished cricket player for the Bengal cricket team. He supported Ganguly’s ambition to play cricket and asked their father to arrange for him to attend a summer coaching camp. Ganguly was enrolled in the eleventh standard at the time.

Right-handed Ganguly started batting left-handed to use his brother’s athletic equipment. He had some potential as a batsman and was admitted to a cricket academy. At their home, a multi-gym and concrete wicket were built so that he and Snehasish could practice the game. They liked viewing old footage of cricket matches, especially ones with David Gower, whom Ganguly saw as a role model.

After scoring a 100 against the Under-15 Orissa team, he was elected captain of the School cricket team of St. Xavier’s, prompting complaints from his teammates about what they perceived as his arrogance. While on tour with as a senior team member, Ganguly allegedly refused to serve as the 12th man because he thought the duties of organizing the equipment of players and bringing refreshments, and conveying messages – were beneath his social standing.

According to reports, Ganguly declined to participate in these tasks because he believed that assisting his teammates in this way would defy his social status. Even though his brother dropped out from the team in 1989, he was given the opportunity to play first-class cricket for Bengal because of his playmaking.

Sourav Ganguly Career Statistics And Highlights

Ganguly holds a special place in Indian cricket history. He fluctuated between being the most feared and adored player on the squad at one point in his career. His time as captain must rank among the most thoroughly chronicled in recent memory.

He will be remembered for his leadership in building a young team more than for his talent on the off-side, his productive ODI partnership with Sachin, his fight with Greg Chappell, etc. Following the match-fixing controversy, he assumed leadership during a difficult time and assembled a talented squad that included Dravid, Sachin, and Anil Kumble.

His connection with India’s first foreign coach, John Wright, catalyzed the nation’s outstanding success on international tours. Ganguly emphasized the need for bravery and provided a shining example. He eventually mastered the skill of getting under the skin of his adversaries, and his bold behavior led to multiple visits to the cabin of the match referee.

Ganguly, though, stayed firm in his opinion that the mindset helped India progress. His performance on the pitch was consistent with his conduct off it. In 2003, he captained India to a World Cup final, capping up his career as the nation’s most successful captain ever.

Some of his best career highlights are:

The only cricketer to receive four Man of the Match honors in ODIs is Ganguly.
Ganguly is the only batsman to have scored the most run, or 117 runs, in the ICC Champions Trophy Final.
Ganguly was the first player to record three centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy’s history.
He has the most runs scored in the Cricket World Cup by an Indian batsman.
The most successful test captain internationally is Ganguly.

Here is a detailed statistics of his international cricket career:

Competition	Test	ODI
Total Matches Played	113	311
Total Runs Scored	7212	11363
Batting Average	42.17	41.02
50s	35	72
100s	16	22
Balls Bowled	3117	4561
Wickets Taken	32	100
Catches Taken	71	100