Ganguly turns 41, keeps birthday low-key affair

Sourav Ganguly, who turned 41 on Monday, chose to keep his birthday a low-key affair, even as a large number of fans and school children gathered outside his Behala residence since morning to greet the former India captain.

In fact, Ganguly returned from Singapore early this morning after attending a business meeting but the former cricketer obliged all his fans who came in groups to cut the customary cake. It was his first birthday since his father Chandidas’ demise in February this year, and Ganguly appeared sad and emotional. 

Ganguly also spoke highly of MS Dhoni as he picked the current skipper to lead an all-time great Indian one-day side. ‘Dhoni has a phenomenal record. If I were to pick a side, he would definitely captain an all-time great Indian XI because of his batting ability as a wicketkeeper,’ he said. Ganguly, however, clarified he would not figure in the XI as he was picking the side.