Tributes continued to pour in for former India captain Sourav Ganguly a day after his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, with Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh leading the celebrations for one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket. Ganguly was honoured on his 54th birthday and became the 12th Indian overall, and the 10th Indian male cricketer, to enter the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. Sachin Tendulkar, Ganguly’s long-time opening partner and one of the greatest batting figures in the history of the game, shared a warm message on X.

Reflecting on their decades-long bond, Tendulkar wrote that there were not many surprises left after knowing each other since the age of 14, while congratulating Ganguly on the latest recognition. Ganguly replied with equal warmth, thanking Tendulkar and calling it the greatest satisfaction to be listed alongside him in the Hall of Fame.

Yuvraj Singh also joined the chorus of praise, posting an emotional message for the former India skipper. Yuvraj, whose international career flourished under Ganguly’s leadership, said the honour was fully deserved and credited Ganguly not just with building a team, but with building belief in an entire generation of cricketers. He thanked his former captain for the memories and leadership that shaped some of India’s most memorable years.

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Soon after the announcement, Ganguly expressed his gratitude to the ICC and its chairman, Jay Shah, for the honour. He said it was a huge privilege to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and noted that being counted among so many legendary Indian cricketers made the moment even more special.

The ICC Hall of Fame, launched in 2009 during the governing body’s centenary celebrations, recognises cricketers who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport. Players become eligible five years after their final international appearance, making the honour one of the most respected individual recognitions in world cricket.

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

Ganguly’s numbers reflect the stature of his career. Across 424 international matches, he scored 18,575 runs, including 38 centuries and 107 half-centuries. The elegant left-hander, famously known as the “God of Offside” for his graceful strokeplay through the cover region, collected 7,212 runs in 113 Tests and 11,363 runs in 311 One-Day Internationals.

As captain, Ganguly transformed Indian cricket during a crucial phase. He led India in 196 international matches and recorded 97 wins, guiding the team to landmark moments such as the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia, India’s first Test series victory in Pakistan in 2004, the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy final, and the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final.

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Beyond trophies and statistics, Ganguly is widely remembered for changing India’s cricketing mindset. He backed a fearless new generation that included MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan and Gautam Gambhir, many of whom later became central figures in India’s rise as a global white-ball force.