As T20 World Cup 2026 fever grips the nation, a heart-warming moment off the field with the former India captain Sourav Ganguly has caught the attention of cricket fans and movie lovers alike. popular bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty A touching incident shared on social media displayed Ganguly’s great humility during a late night flight, proving why he remains an icon beyond his cricketing achievements.
“Legend for a reason”: Mimi Chakraborty
The 37-year-old actress revealed that she was traveling on a late night flight when she and her companions were allotted the only available seat – the last row of economy class. She was deeply moved by what happened next. Ganguly, who was sitting in business class, decided to leave his comfortable accommodation and join the economy section.
Sharing a picture with the cricket legend on Instagram, Chakraborty wrote an emotional caption which quickly went viral: “Late night flight, only last row available, and we said yes, of course had to get home and then this guy leaves his business class to join us and of course thanks everyone who came for a picture or selfie (I mean literally everyone here), also answered a few Q&As, politeness really hits home in a world full of noise. Legend for a reason.”
The post was liked by thousands of fans, who praised Ganguly’s down-to-earth nature, with many commenting that such gestures define true greatness more than achievements on the field.
Chakraborty’s revelations come at a time when Ganguly is actively involved in cricket administration as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Beyond his administrative duties, the former BCCI president also ventured into television, hosting the Bengali version of Kaun Banega Crorepati and making appearances on several Bengali TV shows.
On the cricket front, Ganguly recently added another feather to his cap by coaching Pretoria Capitals to the SA20 2026 final, showing that his cricketing skills extend beyond playing and administration to mentorship and coaching.
Sourav Ganguly made his presence felt in T20 World Cup 2026
This heartfelt plane moment holds additional significance considering Ganguly’s active participation in the ongoing T20 World Cup. As CAB president, he was present at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to witness India’s stunning five-wicket win over the West Indies in the Super 8 clash – a win that secured the defending champions a place in the semi-finals.
Ganguly looked carefully Sanju Samson played a match-winning inning of 97 not out.Due to which India could achieve the highest successful target of 196 runs so far in the T20 World Cup. The wicketkeeper-batsman’s innings of four sixes and 12 fours was widely praised, including from the former captain himself.
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