Indian cricket witnessed a great emotional moment on social media Sachin Tendulkar Paying a heartfelt tribute to his longtime early partner and close friend, Sourav Ganguly. The occasion was nothing short of memorable: Ganguly has been officially inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. Coinciding beautifully with his 54th birthday on July 8, 2026, the announcement sent a wave of nostalgia and celebration across the global cricket world.
Tendulkar and Ganguly share an extraordinary bond that dates back to their teenage years, long before they formed one of the most devastating and successful opening partnerships in One Day International (ODI) history. This latest milestone further cements “Dada’s” everlasting legacy as a transformational figure in Indian sporting history.
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Sourav Ganguly’s ICC Hall of Fame honour.
Tendulkar expressed his immense happiness through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting their deep, decades-long friendship. Reflecting on his journey from child prodigy to international icon, Tendulkar beautifully emphasized how inevitable this recognition actually was.
“There aren’t too many surprises left after knowing each other since we were 14. This was also not one. Congratulations @SGanguly99. Great to see you in the @ICC Hall of Fame!Tendulkar wrote.
There aren’t too many surprises left after knowing each other since we were 14. This was also not one.
Congratulations @SGanguly99. so glad to see you in @ICC Hall of Fame! https://t.co/gGFogVBoqD
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 9 July 2026
The public exchange immediately impressed millions of fans who grew up watching the iconic pair dominate world-class bowling attacks in the 1990s and 2000s. Together, their unique chemistry laid the foundation for countless victories. Tendulkar’s public tribute reminded the cricket world that while individual accolades are extraordinary, the camaraderie created from a lifetime of shared battles is unmatched.
Sourav Ganguly opens up on being inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
When International Cricket Council (ICC) While formal inductions are usually finalized during their annual conference cycle, Ganguly broke the news himself via social media on his birthday, sparking widespread excitement. He becomes the 12th Indian cricketer overall and the 10th from the men’s game to enter this highly exclusive pantheon.
Overwhelmed by the global recognition, Ganguly expressed his deep appreciation towards the game’s governing body and ICC President Jay Shah.
“Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay Shah @JayShah for inducting me into the Hall of Fame.. It’s a huge honour.. One of the 10 Indians to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.. Amazing to be a part of some great names.. @bcciGanguly shared on X.
Thanks to ICC and Chairman Jai Shah @jayshah To induct me into the Hall of Fame.. It’s a huge honour.. One of the 10 Indians to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.. It’s amazing to be a part of some great names.. @bcci
– Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) 8 July 2026
Statistically, Ganguly’s figures speak volumes: 18,575 international runs in 424 matches, including 38 centuries. He scored 7,212 runs in 113 Test matches and 11,363 runs in 311 ODI matches.
However, beyond the metrics, Ganguly is revered for redefining the psychological blueprint of Indian cricket. Taking over the reins as captain during a highly turbulent, dark period in 2000, he built a culture of fierce aggression and unshakable self-belief. by stopping AustraliaFrom the historic 16-match win in 2001 to leading India to the 2003 World Cup final, Ganguly’s revolutionary leadership taught an entire generation how to win abroad. This Hall of Fame induction serves as the ultimate recognition of a legacy that has fundamentally reshaped the game.
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