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Sourav Ganguly is the former cricketer and captain of the Indian cricket team. He is known for his aggressive batting and was a kind of skipper who instilled a fearless approach in the Indian cricket team. Under his captaincy, India used to give a tough fight to the opponent even in their own backyard.
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Sourav Ganguly has also been a kind of a skipper who led from the front on many occasions. Under his captaincy, India reached the final of the 2000 Champions Trophy and the 2003 Cricket World Cup and were declared as joint winners in the 2002 Champions Trophy along with Sri Lanka after the final was washed out due to rain.
Post his cricketing career, Sourav Ganguly served as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal from 2015 to 2019 and was appointed as a 35th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on October 23, 2019. His stint as a BCCI President lasted till October 18, 2022. Let’s have a look at his net worth and lifestyle.
Sourav Ganguly Net Worth
Sourav Ganguly is among the richest cricketers from India and the world with a net worth of around $79.25 million that is close to ₹6.34 billion. He made a huge wealth during his 16-year international cricketing career. Apart from that, Ganguly has also earned immensely in the IPL and by doing brand endorsements. Post retirement, Ganguly served in multiple roles in cricket administration and also tried his hand at commentary.
Sourav Ganguly IPL Salary
Sourav Ganguly was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the inaugural IPL season in 2008 for ₹4.37 crore. He has played for KKR and Pune Warriors India in his five-year IPL career and has earned a cumulative ₹16.79 crore.
Sourav Ganguly Career
Sourav Ganguly made his international debut for India in an ODI match against West Indies in Brisbane on January 11, 1992. Since then, he went on to play 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for the Indian cricket team scoring 18575 runs in both the formats combined.
Sourav Ganguly Brand Endorsements
Sourav Ganguly has also generated immense wealth by doing endorsements for different brands. He has worked with brands like Vicco, Lloyd ropes, Bandhan Bank, Lux Cozi, Tata Tetley, Puma, Essilor Lens, Senco Gold, Fortune Rice Bran Oil, My 11 Circle and many more.
Sourav Ganguly House
Sourav Ganguly resides in his hometown Behala, Kolkata in the same house where he was brought up. The value of his house is around ₹7 crore. As per Sportskeeda, Ganguly also owns a two-BHK apartment in London.
