A Look Back at the Journey of Sourav Ganguly in IPL. A Compilation which would make every fan Happy. An Exclusive Content of SouravgangulyCo.Blogspot.in. We Look back at Dada's IPL Journey in 2008,2010,2011 & 2012.
The IPL Launch
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Cricketer stands from (L-R) Stephen Fleming (New
Zealand), Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, SachinTendulkar (India)
and Glenn McGrath of Australia at the launch of an Indian Premier League
Twenty20 by the BCCI on September 13, 2007 in New Delhi, India - © Getty Images
IPL Auction
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Indian cricketer and captain of the 'Kolkata'
team, Sourav Ganguly (R) talks with T.A. Sekhar as they arrive for the
inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 players' auction in Mumbai on
February 20, 2008 -
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KKR Launch
Sourav ganguly,
Captain of 'Kolkata' cricket team, addresses media representatives during a
press meet in Mumbai on March 13, 2008 - © Getty Images
Indian actor and owner of the 'Kolkata' cricket
team, Shahrukh Khan (L) speaks as captain Sourav Ganguly (C) and Khan's wife
Gauri Khan listen during a press meet in Mumbai on March 13, 2008 © Getty Images
IPL Opening Ceremony
Cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Shane Warne, Yuvraj Singh and VVS Laxman during the inauguration of IPL T20 Championship at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore
Some Memorable Knocks of Sourav Ganguly from IPL 2008
29th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Kolkata - May 8, 2008
Sourav Ganguly Scored 20 vs RCB in a Rain Curtailed Match which Turned out to be crucial as KKR thmped RCB at Eden gardens.
32nd match: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders at Hyderabad (Deccan) - May 11, 2008
Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Sourav Ganguly responds to crowd after his brilliant knock of 91 against Deccan Chargers. He later picked two wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Sourav Ganguly was at his best and displayed his all-round abilities to win the match against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.
44th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals at Kolkata - May 20, 2008
Sourav Ganguly Top Scored for KKR with 32 Runs.
52nd match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab at Kolkata - May 25, 2008
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Sourav Ganguly teared apart King's XI Attack Smashing 86* helping KKR to win & sign out on a high.
Some Memorable Bowling Performances of Sourav Ganguly from IPL 2008
1st match: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders at Bangalore - Apr 18, 2008
Sourav Ganguly Celebrates after dismissing Boucher for 7
Sourav Ganguly & Team Mates Celebrate Boucher's Dismissal. Dada ended up with Figures of 4-0-21-2
29th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Kolkata - May 8, 2008
Sourav Ganguly Celebrates after Knocking out Dravid for 5 Runs. Dada ended up with figures of 3-0-7-1
32nd match: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders at Hyderabad (Deccan) - May 11, 2008
Sourav Ganguly & Saha Celebrate Styris's Dismissal. Dada Ended up with Figures of 4-0-25-2
Sourav Ganguly's Man of the Matches in IPL 2008
29th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Kolkata - May 8, 2008
Ganguly had limped to a run-a-ball 20 with the bat, but his miserly spell - 3 for 7 from three overs made sure KKR won against RCB.
32nd match: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders at Hyderabad (Deccan) - May 11, 2008
After a torrid run through the first seven matches of the IPL, Sourav Ganguly the batsman finally made his presence felt in stunning style, carving a 57-ball 91 to fashion a convincing 23-run win for the Kolkata Knight Rider
IPL 2010
IPL Auction 2010
MUMBAI, INDIA - JANUARY 19: Anil Kumble (L), Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore with Sourav Ganguly, Captain of Kolkata Knight Riders with T.S. Sekar (R) of Mumbai Indians attend the Indian Premier League Auction 2010 on January 19, 2010 in Mumbai, India. © Getty Images
MUMBAI, INDIA - JANUARY 19: Kolkata Knight Riders team player Sourav Ganguly arrives to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction at Bandra in Mumbai on January 19, 2010 © Getty Images
IPL 2010 Opening Ceremony
MUMBAI, INDIA - MARCH 12: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Saurav Ganguly signs the UNEP globe during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between the Deccan Chargers and the Kolkata Knight Riders played at DY Patil Stadium on March 12, 2010 in Mumbai, India. © Getty Images
MUMBAI, INDIA - MARCH 12: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Saurav Ganguly (L) & Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (R) during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between the Deccan Chargers and the Kolkata Knight Riders played at DY Patil Stadium on March 12, 2010 in Mumbai, India © Getty Images
Some Memorable Knocks of Sourav Ganguly from IPL 2010
13th match: Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders at Ahmedabad - Mar 20, 2010
Sourav Ganguly Plays a Shot during his knock of 33 vs RR
Sourav Ganguly in Action vs RR
DADA in Action vs RR
AHMEDABAD, INDIA - MARCH 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with Saurav Ganguly, captain of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders played at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Ahmedabad, India.
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Against Punjab it was Vintage Ganguly in action, he smashed them all over the park to score a 50
Vintage DADA in Action
BOOM - Dada whacks one over the Bowlers Head
Sourav Ganguly of the Knight Riders celebrates his half century
It was Ganguly's Show at Eden Gardens as DADA Scored a Magnificent 88 of 54 balls with 9 fours & 5 Huge SIXES.
And that's a SIX.
That's gone into the Stands.
Dada Gets Standing Ovation from players after his Magnificent knock of 88
Souarv Ganguly plays a Shot during his knock of 36 which included 5 four's & a SIX.
Dada in Action vs Punjab
Sourav Ganguly Scored yet another half century .This time 56 off 46 balls with 8 boundaries & a SIX
Dada plays a Shot during his knock of 56
GOD OF OFFSIDE
Sourav Ganguly Plays a shot during his knock of 33 vs RCB which included 2 Boundaries & 2 Sixes.
DADA in Action vs RCB.
Sourav Ganguly Single Handedly knocked out Rajastan out of the Tournament with a Brilliant knock of 75.
Dada Smashed 75 off 50 balls with 11 boundaries & 2 Sixes
It was a Ganguly - Show at Eden gardens
Sourav Ganguly Plays a shot during his knock of 42
Dada's 42 included 4 boundaries & 2 Sixes
Sourav Ganguly's Man of the Matches in IPL 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 01: Captain Sourav Ganguly of the Knight Riders receives the man of the match award during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers played at Eden Gardens on April 1, 2010 in Kolkata, © Getty Images
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 07: Sourav Ganguly of the Knight Riders receives the man of the match award during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils played at Eden Gardens on April 7, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
Sourav Ganguly's Karbon Kamal Catch Awards in IPL 2010
Sourav Ganguly Along with Suresh Raina Holds the Record for Most karbon Kaml Catches Award in one Season. Dada in 2010 & Raina in 2012.
17th match: Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mumbai (BS) - Mar 22, 2010
MUMBAI, INDIA - MARCH 22: Sourav Ganguly, captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders pictured with the 'Kamaal Katch' award after the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders played at Brabourne Stadium on March 22, 2010 in Mumbai, India. © Getty Images
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 07: Sourav Ganguly of the Knight Riders receives the kamaal Katch Award of the match during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils played at Eden Gardens on April 7, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
53rd match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals at Kolkata - Apr 17, 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 17: Sourav Ganguly (L) of the Kolkata Knight Riders poses with the 'Kamaal Katch' Award after the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals played at Eden Gardens on April 17, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
56th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians at Kolkata - Apr 19, 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 19: Sourav Ganguly receives the Karbonn Kamal catch award cheque after the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians played at Eden Gardens on April 19, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
Sourav Ganguly's DLF Maximun Sixes Awards in IPL 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 17: Sourav Ganguly of the Kolkata Knight Riders poses with the 'DLF Maximum Sixes' Award after the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals played at Eden Gardens on April 17, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
56th match: Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians at Kolkata - Apr 19, 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA - APRIL 19: Sourav Ganguly receives the maximum six award after the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League T20 group stage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians played at Eden Gardens on April 19, 2010 in Kolkata, India. © Getty Images
STAT : Sourav Ganguly in winning IPL matches for KKR: 17 matches, 16 Innings, 3 not-outs, 598 Runs, Average 46, S/R 125.10, Highest 91, Fifties- 6
IPL 2011
Some Memorable Moments of Sourav Ganguly from IPL 2011
53rd match: Deccan Chargers v Pune Warriors at Hyderabad (Deccan) - May 10, 2011
Sourav Ganguly's IPL Comeback Innings of 32* vs DC.
Dada in Action vs DC
An emotional fan runs into the field to touch Sourav Ganguly's feet during his comeback innings, Deccan Chargers v Pune Warriors, IPL 2011, Hyderabad, April 10, 2011
Sourav Ganguly tries to stop a fan who jumped the fence to touch his feet
Dada scored a cameo18 vs KKR
Dada's 18 included one Trademark SIX.
Dada in Action vs KKR
Dada Takes a Wonderful Catch at Mid on to Dismiss Yusuf pathan
IPL 2012
The Return of Sourav 'Captain' Ganguly
Some Memorable Moments of Sourav Ganguly from IPL 2012
3rd match: Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors at Mumbai - Apr 6, 2012
It was Ganguly's Captaincy that won the Game for Pune Warriors
Not many Can forget this match,for it reminded us the Ganguly of old
A Happy Captain after Leading Pune to Victory.
Ganguly scored a cameo 20 off 19 balls with 3 boundaries.
Dada's Boys managed to beat Punjab and register their 2nd win on a trott.
A happy Dada & Samuels after the match.
16th match: Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings at Pune - Apr 14, 2012
Pune Registered their 3rd win in the tournanemt after a win over the defending champions Chennai Super Kings
Dada scored a run a ball 16 as pune chase down CSK's score of 155
Dada & His boys in Action vs CSK
27th match: Delhi Daredevils v Pune Warriors at Delhi - Apr 21, 2012
*DADAGIRI UNLEASHED*
Sourav Ganguly scored 41 off 35 balls ensuring Pune had a big total to defend.
Dada's 41 Included 5 Boundaries and a Six
Virender Sehwag and KP were going great guns, hitting balls out of the park in tandem. The Daredevils were ahead of the Warriors on a head-to-head comparison in the ninth over, and the partnership looked good to win it for the home team. Enter Dada, taking the responsibility of breaking the partnership into his own hands. Off the first ball he sent back the dangerous KP, sparking wild, animated celebrations, and reminding us of what we have been missing. Trust Dada to pull off something like that!
Man of the Match - Deservingly Sourav Ganguly
35th match: Pune Warriors v Deccan Chargers at Pune - Apr 26, 2012
Dada Scored 23 vs DC which Included 3 boundaries & a SIX.
42nd match: Deccan Chargers v Pune Warriors at Cuttack - May 1, 2012
Sourav Ganguly Scored a Quickfire 45 off 40 balls.
Dada's 45 included 5 boundaries & a Six
Unfortunately After Dada's dismissal Pune couldnt chase down the total.
In what was called as the match of the tournament, Dada scored a Fighting 36.
Dada's 36 included 4 boundaries & a SIX
One last time at Eden gardens.
Dada Got Standing ovation at Eden as he walked back to the dressing room.
"You Might Have Retired from IPL Dada, But You Will Never Retire From our Hearts "
