Q4.. Use the notes in the following to write a biographical sketch of Sourav Ganguly in about 100 - 120 Born on 8 July, 1972 - Place of Birth : Behala Calcutta - Father's Name -- Chandidas Ganguly : Name : Nirupa Ganguly: Got inspiration from elder brother Snehashis Ganguly ; Captained St cricket team An impressive show in Ranji Trophy - Debut against Australia - Left handed bats Remarkable century against Srilanka in World Cup 1999 - Successful captain - BCCI President
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Sourav Chandidas Ganguly (/sʃuːrəv ɡɛnɡuːlj/ (About this soundlisten); born 8 July 1972), or Sourav Gangopadhyay (affectionately known as Dada; meaning "elder brother" in Bengali), is an Indian cricket administrator, commentator and former national cricket team captain who is the 39th and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is popularly honoured as Maharaja of Indian Cricket. During his playing career, Ganguly established himself as one of the world's leading batsmen and also one of the most successful captains of the Indian national cricket team.[1][2][3] While batting, he was especially prolific through the off side, earning himself the nickname God of the Off Side for his elegant stroke play square of the wicket and through the covers.[4]