Commonly Asked Questions
What Sourav Ganguly Net Worth is?
Sourav Ganguly Net Worth is estimated ~700 Crore.
Is Sourav Ganguly the chairman of ICC?
No, he is not the chairman of ICC, he is the chairman of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee.
Who is the wife of Sourav Ganguly?
Dona Ganguly is his wife. They were married in 1997. She is a classical dancer.
Why was Sourav Ganguly removed from the position of BCCI President?
Sourav Ganguly was removed from the position of BCCI President because of political and administrative factors. Although the exact cause is not known, many people suggest that there is politics involved behind his removal. Some other reports state that his performance was inefficient during a BCCI meeting.
Who is better, Dhoni or Ganguly?
People consider that Ganguly was a better captain, but Dhoni was a better player.
What is the new role of Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is appointed as the head coach of Pretoria Capitals.
What is the new reality show which Sourav Ganguly will host?
Sourav Ganguly will be hosting the show ‘Big Boss Bangla’. He also hosts another reality show in Bengali, named ‘Dadagiri’, a kind of quiz show.
He is very famous with named of “Dada”. Born on Bangal soil, learn about sourav ganguly net worth, age, and many other information in this article.
Sourav Ganguly is one of the most iconic figures in Indian cricket. Born in Kolkata, Bengal, he has millions of fans all over India, especially among Bengalies, who call him fondly ‘Dada’ (which means elder brother in Bengali). He is also known as the ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket. He is famous for his captaincy, leadership, and elegant batting style.
Details
Sourav Ganguly Net Worth | ₹700 Crores or $85 Million USD |
Full Name | Sourav Chandidas Ganguly |
Date of Birth | 8th July 1972 |
Sourav Ganguly Age | 53 (As of 2025) |
Birth Place | Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal |
Height | 1.80 m |
Nicknames | Dada, Maharaja, Prince of Calcutta |
Batting style | Left handed |
Bowling style | Right arm medium |
National Side | India |
Role | Batsman |
Father’s name | Chandidas Ganguly |
Mother’s Name | Nirupa Ganguly |
Brother’s Name | Snehasish Ganguly |
Sourav Ganguly Wife’s Name | Dona Roy ( now Dona Ganguly) |
Daughter’s Name | Sana Ganguly |
Books | A century is not Enough: My Roller coaster Ride to success |
Personal life and Education
Sourav Ganguly was born on 8th July, 1972, in Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal. He was the youngest son of his parents, Chandidas Ganguly (father) and Nirupa Ganguly (mother).
He had done his education from St. Xavier’s Collegiate school, which is considered as one of the most reputed institutions in Kolkata. He went on to have a B.Com degree from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata.
He was initially interested in football, which is highly popular in West Bengal. Later, he was inspired by his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly to play cricket. His brother has already an established cricket career in the Bengal Cricket team.
Sourav Ganguly married Dona Roy in 1997. She is a classical dancer.
Sourav Ganguly Net Worth
The net worth of Sourav Ganguly is estimated to be around INR 700 crores. (USD $85 million). His source of income are match fees from playing cricket, luxury real estate, brand endorsements, and.
He has earned INR 17 crores as IPL earnings.
He was the BCCI President from 2019-2022, from where he got a salary of INR 5 crores.
He also receives a hefty amount from hosting reality shows like ‘ Dadagiri’ and ‘Big Boss Bangla’.
He has endorsed many brands like Dabur, Bandhan Bank, Dabur, and My11circle.
He has invested in many start-ups like Classplus (an edtech firm), and Flickstree (a content platform).
Housing, and Car Collection
He owns a 2BHK apartment in London, and also has a mansion worth INR 7 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal. He owns multiple luxury cars, like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW.
Domestic Cricket Career
In 1989, he made his first class debut for Bengal at just 17 years of age.
This debut match was the Ranji Trophy Final, against Delhi at Eden Gardens. Here, Bengal won.
He scored 22 runs on his debut innings, and replaced Snehasish Ganguly, his elder brother (who got injured).
In 1992, he made his One Day International debut. However, he was later dropped from the national side. He then returned to domestic cricket and focused on improving himself.
The 1995-1996 Duleep Trophy was an important match for his career, where he scored 171. His performance made him secure a place in the Indian cricket team for the 1996 tour of England. There he made his famous test debut century at Lord’s.
He played in the IPL, for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2008-2010, and later played for Pune Warriors India (PWI).
Sourav Ganguly Jersey Number is 24.
International Cricket Career
Sourav Ganguly’s international career began with his One Day International debut on 11th January, 1992 (against West Indies in Brisbane). However, he was dropped from the national team, citing poor performance. He then returned to domestic cricket and focused there for four years.
His test debut was on 20th June, in the Lord’s Cricket Ground. There, he made 131 runs, and became the third batsman in the history of cricket to score a century on debut at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
He made another century in the next test at Trent Bridge, where he scored 136 runs. He successfully secured his position in the national side.
In 2000, Sourav Ganguly was elected as the captain of the Indian cricket team. Under his leadership, India defeated Australia in a test series in 2001.
He played his last international cricket match, a test against Australia in Nagpur in November 2008.
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Sourav Ganguly Stats
Batting Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s |
Test | 113 | 188 | 7212 | 239 | 42.2 | 51.3 | 16 |
One Day International | 311 | 300 | 11363 | 183 | 41.0 | 73.7 | 22 |
Indian Premier League | 59 | 56 | 1349 | 91 | 25.4 | 106.8 | 0 |
Bowling Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | Strike Rate |
Test | 113 | 99 | 1681 | 32 | 3.24 | 52.5 | 97.4 |
One Day International | 311 | 171 | 3849 | 100 | 5.06 | 38.5 | 45.6 |
Indian Premier League | 59 | 20 | 363 | 10 | 7.89 | 36.3 | 27.6 |
Fielding Career Statistics
Format | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
Test | 71 | 3 | 0 |
One Day International | 100 | 16 | 0 |
Indian Premier League | 22 | 1 | 0 |
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Awards and Achievements
Sourav Ganguly is a legend who has many achievements in his career. Some of them are:
- He is the only cricketer who won consecutively four times Man of the match awards in ODIs.
- He has the record of highest individual score by a batsman in ICC Champions Trophy.
- He was the first player in the history of ICC Champions Trophy, to score 3 centuries.
- He is the second fastest batsman to score 9000 One Day International runs.
- In 2004, he received the Padma Shri Award from APJ Abdul Kalam.
- BCCI President: He was the 39th BCCI President, holding office from October 2019 to 2022. He was succeeded by Roger Binny.
- CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal) President: He is currently the President of CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal). He was elected in September 2025. He has also served the role of President of CAB from 2015 to 2019.
Conclusion
Sourav Ganguly is a legend who resides in the heart of every cricket fan of Bengal. On 29th October 2012, he announced his retirement. Today, he continues as a mentor in cricket. He is not just a cricketer, he is a symbol of confidence, courage, and leadership for every aspiring player of India.
