Sourav Ganguly thanks ICC and Jay Shah for Hall of Fame induction

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said that it’s a huge honour to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and expressed his gratitude to the ICC and Chairman Jay Shah.

The special recognition coincided directly with his 54th birthday, though an official public announcement from the ICC is still forthcoming. 

The ICC is yet to make an official announcement regarding the latest additions to the ICC Hall of Fame. Under the ICC’s eligibility rules, a player can only be considered for induction five years after making their final international appearance.

In a post on X, Ganguly said it is amazing to be part of some great names. “Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay shah @JayShah for inducting me in the hall of fame .. it’s a huge honour ..One of the 10 Indians to be inducted in the hall of fame ever .. Amazing to be a part of some great names .. @bcci,” 

Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay shah @JayShah for inducting me in the hall of fame .. it’s a huge honour ..One of the 10 Indians to be inducted in the hall of fame ever .. Amazing to be a part of some great names .. @bcci

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 8, 2026

Former Indian superstar Yuvraj Singh too congrtualred Ganguly on social media. He called his Hall of Fame induction as ‘thoroughly deserved’ and hailed Ganguly’s captaincy style.

“Congratulations Dada on being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Thoroughly deserved! You didn’t just build a team, you built belief in a generation of cricketers. Grateful to have played under your leadership and created memories that will last a lifetime. Congratulations once again!” Yuvraj said on X.

Congratulations Dada on being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Thoroughly deserved! You didn’t just build a team, you built belief in a generation of cricketers. Grateful to have played under your leadership and created memories that will last a lifetime. Congratulations once… https://t.co/6q8GXtxjwy

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 9, 2026

Sachin Tendulkar too reacted to the news, congratulating Ganguly on his Hall of Fame induction. 

There aren’t too many surprises left after knowing each other since we were 14. This wasn’t one either.

Congratulations @SGanguly99. So happy to see you in the @ICC Hall of Fame! https://t.co/gGFogVBoqD

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 9, 2026

Sourav Ganguly redefined leadership in Indian cricket

Ganguly took over the captaincy during one of the most difficult phases in Indian cricket. The left-handed batter changed the team’s mindset, adding aggression, self-belief and the confidence to compete away from home.

During his decorated career, Ganguly scored 18,575 international runs in 424 matches, including 38 centuries and 107 half-centuries. He scored 7,212 runs in 113 Tests and 11,363 runs in 311 One-Day Internationals, making him one of India’s greatest batters across formats.

As captain, Ganguly led India in 196 international matches, winning 97. His tenure featured several landmark achievements, including the famous 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over Steve Waugh’s Australia, India’s maiden Test series victory in Pakistan in 2004, and appearances in the finals of the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy and the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Ganguly placed his faith in young talents such as legendary MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Gautam Gambhir and Sehwag himself, many of whom went on to become match-winners and key figures in India’s ICC title-winning campaigns.

Ganguly retired from international cricket in November 2008 after a career of over a decade.

(With inputs from ANI)

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