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Sourav Ganguly is a retired Indian professional cricket player. Nicknamed “Dada” or “Prince of Calcutta” has also captained the Indian national team. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2008, and in 2012, he retired from all formats of cricket.
He won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002. Besides that, he also received the Arjuna Award 1997 and the Padma Shri 2004. He was also the head coach of Pretoria Capitals in the SA20. Currently, he is the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports. So, let’s dive into all the lesser-known details about Sourav Chandidas Ganguly.
Sourav Ganguly Height
Sourav Ganguly’s height in feet is 5 feet 11 inches. His approximate weight during his playing days was recorded between 75–80 kg. He was primarily a left-handed batsman and occasionally a right-arm medium-pace bowler.
Sourav Ganguly Education
Sourav Ganguly completed his Class X and Class XII at St. Xariver’s Collegiate School in Kolkata. He then enrolled at St. Xavier’s College to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree. In 2014, he also received the Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) award from the Bengal Engineering and Science University.
Sourav Ganguly Coach
Sourav Ganguly’s first professional coach was Ashok Mustafi. He trained under Mustafi for six years at the Dhukhiram Cricket Coaching Centre. Besides that, Sourav Ganguly was also coached by Singdhangshu Shekhar Mitra, popularly known as Debu Mitra.
Sourav Ganguly Net Worth
Sourav Ganguly net worth in rupees is approximately ₹700 crore. The main contributors to his enormous wealth, even after his retirement, are brand endorsements, Administrative and coaching roles, and also savvy business investments.
He signed a 4-year contract with Star Jalsha in 2025 worth over ₹125 crore. He is the main host of the TV reality show Bigg Boss Bangla.
Besides that, he also receives an annual salary while working as the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals and as the head coach of Pretoria Capitals.
Sourav Ganguly has also invested in startups such as Classplus, JustMyRoots, Flickstree, and more. He is also in close partnership with Bandhan Bank, Joy Personal Care, DTDC Express, My11Circle, and Dabur.
Sourav Ganguly Instagram
Sourav Ganguly has more than 3 million followers on Instagram. You can find Sourav Ganguly photo on his official Instagram page @souravganguly. According to multiple reports, Sourav Ganguly charges approximately ₹1-3 crore per sponsored post.
Sourav Ganguly Restaurant
Sourav Ganguly does own a restaurant at the moment. He previously owned Sourav’s: The Food Pavilion in Kolkata. After managing the restaurant for more than seven years, he permanently closed the business in 2011.
Sourav Ganguly House
Sourav Ganguly lives in his ancestral home with his family. Fans are often eager to know about the Sourav Ganguly house Kolkata which is located at 2/6 Biren Roy Road, Behala, Kolkata. The estimated market value of his luxurious bungalow is ₹40 crore. He also owns a property in London near the Waterloo station, which is valued at ₹12 crore.
Sourav Ganguly Cars
Sourav Ganguly’s car collection consists of machines which provide power, speed, and comfort.
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d – ₹1.29 crore.
- BMW 7 Series – ₹1.35 crore.
- BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine – ₹60 lakh.
- Audi Q5 – ₹55 lakh.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 – ₹46.55 lakh.
- BMW X4 – ₹70 lakh.
- Ford Endeavour – ₹30 lakh.
It is also reported that Sourav Ganglu owns a BMW G 310 GS (sports bike) worth approximately ₹3.50 lakh.
Sourav Ganguly Family
Sourav Ganguly was born on 8 July 1972 in Kolkata. He was raised in a Bengali Brahmin family. He is also a devoted follower of Goddess Durga.
Sourav Ganguly father name is Chandidas Ganguly. His father was a businessman and owned a printing press in Kolkata. Chandidas was also the secretary of the Cricket Association of Bengal. He sadly passed away in 2013.
Sourav Ganguly mother name is Nirupa Ganguly. She is a housewife. Moreover, she was the pillar of emotional and mental support for Sourav throughout his professional career.
Sourav Ganguly brother name is Snehasish Ganguly. He is a former first-class cricketer for Bengal. Besides that, Snehasish is the current President of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
Sourav Ganguly Wife
Sourav Ganguly wife name is Dona Ganguly. Sourav Ganguly wife age is 49. She is a professional Odissi dancer. She also holds a PhD in International Relations from Jadavpur University. The couple got married on 12 August 1996.
Sourav Ganguly daughter name is Sana Ganguly. Sourav Ganguly daughter age is 24. She holds a degree in BSc Economics from the University College London. Currently, she works as a consultant at INNOVERV in London.
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