Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, becoming the 12th Indian cricketer to receive one of the sport’s highest honours. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will officially honour Ganguly during a ceremony on July 11, which also marks his 54th birthday.

The former left-handed batter enjoyed an illustrious international career between 1992 and 2008, leaving behind a legacy as one of India’s greatest captains and most influential players.

Sourav Ganguly: A career that transformed Indian cricket

Sourav Ganguly played 113 Tests and 311 One-Day Internationals for India, scoring 18,575 international runs. He struck 16 Test centuries and 22 ODI hundreds, while also picking up 132 international wickets with his useful medium pace.

Beyond his numbers, Ganguly is remembered for changing the mindset of Indian cricket. Taking charge during a difficult period, he built a fearless team that believed it could compete and win overseas. He placed faith in several young players, many of whom later became pillars of Indian cricket.

Under his captaincy, India reached the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final, shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka and registered several memorable overseas performances.

Recognition for a lasting legacy

Following his retirement in 2008, Ganguly continued to contribute to the game off the field. He served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) before taking over as chairman of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee.

His induction into the ICC Hall of Fame recognises not only his achievements as a prolific batter but also his immense impact as a leader who helped shape modern Indian cricket.

The Hall of Fame celebrates players who have made exceptional contributions to the game, and Ganguly now joins an elite list of Indian greats to receive the honour.

For Indian cricket fans, the recognition is another fitting tribute to a captain whose fearless approach, strong leadership and belief in young talent played a key role in India’s rise as a global cricket powerhouse.