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Sourav Ganguly's career in pictures

The prince makes his exit

Sourav Ganguly made his ODI debut against West Indies in Brisbane in 1992, scoring just 3, after which he was dropped. He played his second ODI more than four years later, against England at Lord's, where he was out stumped for 46.
Sourav Ganguly made his ODI debut against West Indies in Brisbane in 1992, scoring just 3, after which he was dropped. He played his second ODI more than four years later, against England at Lord's, where he was out stumped for 46.•Getty Images
Ganguly became an integral part of India's one-day side, making his mark with both bat and ball. He had a dream series against Pakistan in Toronto in 1997, where he took 15 wickets at an average of 10.66, and scored 222 runs at 55.50, to win four Man-of-the-Match awards in five games. India won the series 4-1.
Ganguly became an integral part of India's one-day side, making his mark with both bat and ball. He had a dream series against Pakistan in Toronto in 1997, where he took 15 wickets at an average of 10.66, and scored 222 runs at 55.50, to win four Man-of-the-Match awards in five games. India won the series 4-1.•AFP
He is made an interim captain of the one-day side following an injury to Sachin Tendulkar, and impresses immediately, leading India to a 2-1 series win against West Indies in Toronto in 1997.
He is made an interim captain of the one-day side following an injury to Sachin Tendulkar, and impresses immediately, leading India to a 2-1 series win against West Indies in Toronto in 1997.•AFP
He top-scores for India in the series, and leads his team to a hard fought 3-2 victory. Ganguly takes over as full-time captain immediately after.
He top-scores for India in the series, and leads his team to a hard fought 3-2 victory. Ganguly takes over as full-time captain immediately after.•AFP
India won a nail-biter in the third Test in Chennai by two wickets, and found new heroes in VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh, who became permanent fixtures in their rejuvenated Test team.
India won a nail-biter in the third Test in Chennai by two wickets, and found new heroes in VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh, who became permanent fixtures in their rejuvenated Test team.•Getty Images
Soon after the Natwest series triumph, India lost the first Test at Lord's. But they came back strongly in the third Test at Headingley, with Ganguly scoring a century, as India won their first Test in England since 1986. The series was drawn 1-1.
Soon after the Natwest series triumph, India lost the first Test at Lord's. But they came back strongly in the third Test at Headingley, with Ganguly scoring a century, as India won their first Test in England since 1986. The series was drawn 1-1.•Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
He ensured a reversal of fortunes in the 2003 World Cup, leading India into the final. The highlight of India's impressive performance was their win against Pakistan in Centurion by six wickets.
He ensured a reversal of fortunes in the 2003 World Cup, leading India into the final. The highlight of India's impressive performance was their win against Pakistan in Centurion by six wickets. •Reuters
Australia drew level in Melbourne, and both teams fought a draw in Sydney, as Ganguly's troops retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Steve Waugh's farewell series.
Australia drew level in Melbourne, and both teams fought a draw in Sydney, as Ganguly's troops retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Steve Waugh's farewell series.•AFP
Beating South Africa 1-0 at home in the Test series later that year was a consolation, but things soon took a turn for the worse for Ganguly.
Beating South Africa 1-0 at home in the Test series later that year was a consolation, but things soon took a turn for the worse for Ganguly.•Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP
Controversy reigned after Greg Chappell took over as India's coach as his relationship with Ganguly was far from ideal. In India's tour of Zimbabwe, Ganguly laboured to a 262-ball century, his first in nearly two years, in the first Test at Bulawayo. But immediately after his knock, Ganguly told reporters that Chappell had suggested he give up the captaincy to concentrate on his batting. The triangular ODI series that followed was Ganguly's last for more than a year.
Controversy reigned after Greg Chappell took over as India's coach as his relationship with Ganguly was far from ideal. In India's tour of Zimbabwe, Ganguly laboured to a 262-ball century, his first in nearly two years, in the first Test at Bulawayo. But immediately after his knock, Ganguly told reporters that Chappell had suggested he give up the captaincy to concentrate on his batting. The triangular ODI series that followed was Ganguly's last for more than a year.•AFP
Ganguly returned to the Test team, but after scores of 4 [in Chennai] and 40 and 39 [in Delhi], he was dropped from the third Test in favour of the younger Yuvraj Singh. The last Test before Ganguly's 10-month absence from the game came in Karachi. He was dogged, but with scores of 34 and 37, and competition for slots, he was once again dropped.
Ganguly returned to the Test team, but after scores of 4 [in Chennai] and 40 and 39 [in Delhi], he was dropped from the third Test in favour of the younger Yuvraj Singh. The last Test before Ganguly's 10-month absence from the game came in Karachi. He was dogged, but with scores of 34 and 37, and competition for slots, he was once again dropped. •AFP
His return to the one-day side was just as impressive. He made 98 against West Indies in Nagpur in January 2007, and was Man of the Series in India's subsequent win against Sri Lanka, top-scoring with 168 runs in four matches.
His return to the one-day side was just as impressive. He made 98 against West Indies in Nagpur in January 2007, and was Man of the Series in India's subsequent win against Sri Lanka, top-scoring with 168 runs in four matches.•AFP
His swansong continued, with his first Test century in his beloved Eden Gardens in Kolkata, against Pakistan, and a career-best 239 in the same series in Bangalore. India won the series 1-0. He also scored his 1000th run of the year, to join Jacques Kallis as the only batsmen to do so in 2007.
His swansong continued, with his first Test century in his beloved Eden Gardens in Kolkata, against Pakistan, and a career-best 239 in the same series in Bangalore. India won the series 1-0. He also scored his 1000th run of the year, to join Jacques Kallis as the only batsmen to do so in 2007.•AFP
He added one more century to his tally, scoring 116 in Mohali in India's massive 328-run win.
He added one more century to his tally, scoring 116 in Mohali in India's massive 328-run win.•Getty Images
But he announced his presence on the international stage with a century on debut at Lord's in June 1996. He followed it up with another in the next Test at Trent Bridge, where he made 136.
But he announced his presence on the international stage with a century on debut at Lord's in June 1996. He followed it up with another in the next Test at Trent Bridge, where he made 136.•Getty Images
He was in tremendous form in the drawn three-match home series against Sri Lanka in 1997, scoring 392 runs at an average of 98.00, including 109 in Mohali and 173 in Mumbai.
He was in tremendous form in the drawn three-match home series against Sri Lanka in 1997, scoring 392 runs at an average of 98.00, including 109 in Mohali and 173 in Mumbai.•Getty Images
A county stint with Lancashire follows, as Ganguly is signed up as a replacement for Muttiah Muralitharan in February 2000.
A county stint with Lancashire follows, as Ganguly is signed up as a replacement for Muttiah Muralitharan in February 2000.•John Dawson/Photo by John Dawson
Indian cricket enters a new era with the appointment of John Wright as coach, the first foreigner to hold that position for India on a full-time basis. Ganguly and Wright lead India in a fascinating phase of the country's cricketing history, with the former coming into his own as captain.
Indian cricket enters a new era with the appointment of John Wright as coach, the first foreigner to hold that position for India on a full-time basis. Ganguly and Wright lead India in a fascinating phase of the country's cricketing history, with the former coming into his own as captain.•Getty Images
One of Ganguly's more determined innings came in Kandy in August 2001, when he oversaw a dicey pitch and the threat of Muttiah Muralitharan to score an unbeaten 98 to take India to a seven-wicket win. India, however, lost that series 2-1. Earlier, Ganguly had led India to their first Test win outside the sub-continent, against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo the same year. But India lost the second Test and the series was level.
One of Ganguly's more determined innings came in Kandy in August 2001, when he oversaw a dicey pitch and the threat of Muttiah Muralitharan to score an unbeaten 98 to take India to a seven-wicket win. India, however, lost that series 2-1. Earlier, Ganguly had led India to their first Test win outside the sub-continent, against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo the same year. But India lost the second Test and the series was level.•AFP
Ganguly led India to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002, but with rain playing spoilsport, India and Sri Lanka were declared joint-winners.
Ganguly led India to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002, but with rain playing spoilsport, India and Sri Lanka were declared joint-winners.•AFP
But Ganguly faltered in the final, opting to bowl first. Australia piled up a mammoth 359 and India lost by 125 runs.
But Ganguly faltered in the final, opting to bowl first. Australia piled up a mammoth 359 and India lost by 125 runs. •Reuters
Following a thaw in relations between the two neighbours, India embarked on a full tour of Pakistan for the first time since 1989. In a riveting five-match ODI series, Ganguly led his side to a 3-2 win. India then claimed their first Test series victory overseas in more than a decade when, in 2004, they beat Pakistan by an innings and 131 runs in the third Test in Rawalpindi to clinch the series 2-1. Though he missed the first two Tests due to injury, Ganguly scored 77 as India amassed 600 to set up the victory.
Following a thaw in relations between the two neighbours, India embarked on a full tour of Pakistan for the first time since 1989. In a riveting five-match ODI series, Ganguly led his side to a 3-2 win. India then claimed their first Test series victory overseas in more than a decade when, in 2004, they beat Pakistan by an innings and 131 runs in the third Test in Rawalpindi to clinch the series 2-1. Though he missed the first two Tests due to injury, Ganguly scored 77 as India amassed 600 to set up the victory.•Jewel Samad/AFP
India squandered a 1-0 lead against Pakistan at home in 2005, in John Wright's last series as coach, losing in the third Test in Bangalore by 168 runs. Ganguly fared poorly in the series, scoring just 48 runs at an average of 9.60
India squandered a 1-0 lead against Pakistan at home in 2005, in John Wright's last series as coach, losing in the third Test in Bangalore by 168 runs. Ganguly fared poorly in the series, scoring just 48 runs at an average of 9.60•Prakash Singh/Getty Images
The uneasy relationship became public knowledge when a mail sent by Chappell to the Indian board was leaked. In it, Chappell is said to have deemed Ganguly as being physically and mentally unfit to be in the team. The Indian board brokered peace between the two after a closed door meeting, but Ganguly's place in the side was looking in danger.
The uneasy relationship became public knowledge when a mail sent by Chappell to the Indian board was leaked. In it, Chappell is said to have deemed Ganguly as being physically and mentally unfit to be in the team. The Indian board brokered peace between the two after a closed door meeting, but Ganguly's place in the side was looking in danger.•Manan Vatsyayana/AFP
He returned to the domestic fold, impressing with consistent performances, and also played county cricket, representing Northamptonshire.
He returned to the domestic fold, impressing with consistent performances, and also played county cricket, representing Northamptonshire.•Getty Images
Ganguly scored his first century after his return to Test cricket, against Bangladesh in Chittagong. He was then instrumental in India's first Test series win in England, scoring an important 79 in their victory at Nottingham, and ending the series as India's second-highest run-getter, with 249 at 49.80.
Ganguly scored his first century after his return to Test cricket, against Bangladesh in Chittagong. He was then instrumental in India's first Test series win in England, scoring an important 79 in their victory at Nottingham, and ending the series as India's second-highest run-getter, with 249 at 49.80.•AFP
He played his 100th Test at the MCG, and then played one more match-winning knock against South Africa in Kanpur, making 87, to help India level the series.
He played his 100th Test at the MCG, and then played one more match-winning knock against South Africa in Kanpur, making 87, to help India level the series.•AFP
But in his last Test innings in Nagpur, Ganguly was dismissed for a duck off his first ball, joining the likes of Don Bradman, who suffered a similar fate in his final appearance.
But in his last Test innings in Nagpur, Ganguly was dismissed for a duck off his first ball, joining the likes of Don Bradman, who suffered a similar fate in his final appearance.•AFP
The 1999 World Cup saw him and Rahul Dravid excel and form the backbone of India's batting line-up with Sachin Tendulkar. Ganguly was the third-highest run-getter in the tournament, with 379 in seven matches, including a sensational 183 in a must-win game against Sri Lanka at Taunton. He and Dravid, who made 145, added 318 for the second wicket, a record at the time.
The 1999 World Cup saw him and Rahul Dravid excel and form the backbone of India's batting line-up with Sachin Tendulkar. Ganguly was the third-highest run-getter in the tournament, with 379 in seven matches, including a sensational 183 in a must-win game against Sri Lanka at Taunton. He and Dravid, who made 145, added 318 for the second wicket, a record at the time.•Getty Images
In the immediate aftermath of the match-fixing controversy, and Tendulkar's resignation from captaincy following India's Test series defeat to South Africa at home, their first in many years, Ganguly is appointed captain for the five-match ODI series against the same opposition.
In the immediate aftermath of the match-fixing controversy, and Tendulkar's resignation from captaincy following India's Test series defeat to South Africa at home, their first in many years, Ganguly is appointed captain for the five-match ODI series against the same opposition.•Jewel Samad/AFP
Ganguly's leadership skills came to the fore when he led India to a dramatic 2-1 series win over Australia, after being down 1-0 in the series. Harbhajan Singh was his trump-card, taking 32 wickets in three Tests, including 13 in Kolkata, where India, after following on, came back to beat Australia by 171 runs on the final day. India's win ended Australia's 16-match winning streak and marked the beginning of an enthralling rivalry with the world champions.
Ganguly's leadership skills came to the fore when he led India to a dramatic 2-1 series win over Australia, after being down 1-0 in the series. Harbhajan Singh was his trump-card, taking 32 wickets in three Tests, including 13 in Kolkata, where India, after following on, came back to beat Australia by 171 runs on the final day. India's win ended Australia's 16-match winning streak and marked the beginning of an enthralling rivalry with the world champions.•Getty Images
In one of his greatest moments as India's one-day captain, Ganguly led his team to a win in the Natwest triangular ODI series in England in 2002. India had lost nine ODI finals under his leadership, and looked to be well on their way to a tenth defeat, as they were reduced to 146-5 in the final against England in pursuit of 325. However, the younger members of the Indian team, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, who flourished under Ganguly's captaincy, took India home with two wickets to spare. Ganguly's celebration on the Lord's balcony after the win was quite a spectacle.
In one of his greatest moments as India's one-day captain, Ganguly led his team to a win in the Natwest triangular ODI series in England in 2002. India had lost nine ODI finals under his leadership, and looked to be well on their way to a tenth defeat, as they were reduced to 146-5 in the final against England in pursuit of 325. However, the younger members of the Indian team, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, who flourished under Ganguly's captaincy, took India home with two wickets to spare. Ganguly's celebration on the Lord's balcony after the win was quite a spectacle. •Getty Images
A tumultuous tour of New Zealand followed, where India were trounced 2-0 in the Tests and 5-2 in the ODI series. It was one of Ganguly's most disappointing assignments as captain.
A tumultuous tour of New Zealand followed, where India were trounced 2-0 in the Tests and 5-2 in the ODI series. It was one of Ganguly's most disappointing assignments as captain. •Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Another successful phase followed. India toured Australia in 2003-04 and Ganguly set the tone for the Test series, scoring 144 in the first Test at Brisbane, and then leading his team to its first Test win in Australia since 1981, beating the hosts by six wickets in Adelaide.
Another successful phase followed. India toured Australia in 2003-04 and Ganguly set the tone for the Test series, scoring 144 in the first Test at Brisbane, and then leading his team to its first Test win in Australia since 1981, beating the hosts by six wickets in Adelaide.•Getty Images
Ganguly's late withdrawal from the third Test in the home series against Australia in late 2004, which the tourists won to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series, indicated that all was not well. He had scored 45 and 5 in the first Test in Bangalore and 9 in the drawn second Test in Chennai
Ganguly's late withdrawal from the third Test in the home series against Australia in late 2004, which the tourists won to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series, indicated that all was not well. He had scored 45 and 5 in the first Test in Bangalore and 9 in the drawn second Test in Chennai•Hamish Blair/Getty Images
India lost the subsequent ODI series 4-2, after being 2-0 up, as Ganguly's slump continued, with just 31 runs at an average of 7.75.
India lost the subsequent ODI series 4-2, after being 2-0 up, as Ganguly's slump continued, with just 31 runs at an average of 7.75. •Indranil Mukherjee/AFP
Chappell looked to have been vindicated when the Indian selectors decided to give Rahul Dravid the Test captaincy for the home series against Sri Lanka in 2005. This came after Dravid, captaining in place of the injured Ganguly, led India to a 6-1 thrashing of Sri Lanka in the ODI series. Ganguly's dethronement did not go down well with his fans who burnt effigies of Chappell, calling for his dismissal. Ganguly, however, finished as India's most successful Test captain, leading his side to 21 wins in 49 games. In ODIs, he was second only to Mohammad Azharuddin, winning 76 out of 146 matches.
Chappell looked to have been vindicated when the Indian selectors decided to give Rahul Dravid the Test captaincy for the home series against Sri Lanka in 2005. This came after Dravid, captaining in place of the injured Ganguly, led India to a 6-1 thrashing of Sri Lanka in the ODI series. Ganguly's dethronement did not go down well with his fans who burnt effigies of Chappell, calling for his dismissal. Ganguly, however, finished as India's most successful Test captain, leading his side to 21 wins in 49 games. In ODIs, he was second only to Mohammad Azharuddin, winning 76 out of 146 matches.•AFP
A recall became imminent after he regained his touch in the domestic circuit. He made his return in India's Test series in South Africa, and shone immediately, making 51 in India's first Test win in the country. He was India's leading run-getter in the series, scoring 214 at an average of 42.80. However, India lost the series 2-1 after the home team bounced back in the next two Tests.
A recall became imminent after he regained his touch in the domestic circuit. He made his return in India's Test series in South Africa, and shone immediately, making 51 in India's first Test win in the country. He was India's leading run-getter in the series, scoring 214 at an average of 42.80. However, India lost the series 2-1 after the home team bounced back in the next two Tests.•AFP
Shahid Afridi was Ganguly's 100th ODI wicket. This match in Gwalior in November 2007 was, incidentally, Ganguly's last. He ended his ODI career with 11,363 runs, currently fourth on the all-time list, and 22 centuries.
Shahid Afridi was Ganguly's 100th ODI wicket. This match in Gwalior in November 2007 was, incidentally, Ganguly's last. He ended his ODI career with 11,363 runs, currently fourth on the all-time list, and 22 centuries. •AFP
But a failure in Sri Lanka followed, as India lost the series 2-1, and Ganguly was subsequently dropped for the Irani Cup. However, he was selected for India's home series against Australia. In a surprise announcement ahead of the series, Ganguly said the series would be his last and that he would retire from international cricket.
But a failure in Sri Lanka followed, as India lost the series 2-1, and Ganguly was subsequently dropped for the Irani Cup. However, he was selected for India's home series against Australia. In a surprise announcement ahead of the series, Ganguly said the series would be his last and that he would retire from international cricket.•AFP