Sourav Ganguly, former Indian captain announced that he would retire after the four-Test series against Australia. Dada is known for his fighting skills; hope he will end his career in a terrific way by scoring a couple of good knocks.

Ganguly said he will quit cricket after the upcoming four-Test series against Australia starting this Thursday (October 9). The left-handed batsman mentioned that he had already informed his teammates that this would be his last series in international cricket.


Earlier, Ganguly was left out of the India team for the Irani Trophy match, against Delhi. On selectors’ decision, people started speculations that Ganguly would not find place in home series against Australia. Surprisingly, this 36-year-old veteran batsman was included in the Test squad. In fact, in the press conference Ganguly himself admitted that he didn’t expect to be selected for this series.

Nicknamed Dada, Ganguly started his Test career in a superb fashion in 1996, by scoring a ton at the Mecca of Cricket, Lord’s. In his very first Test series, Ganguly impressed all by hitting back-to-back tons. The left-handed batsman continued his superb performance further and also became the captain of Indian cricket team.


Ganguly’s aggressive nature made him a successful captain and India witnessed a number of victories under his captaincy. For a short time due to bad form, Ganguly lost his place in the team and the captaincy as well. But he made a good comeback in late 2006, in South Africa. He also scored his career-best 239, against Pakistan in Bangalore in 2007 and ended the year with an impressive average of 61.44.


Considered as the all time best successful captain, Ganguly was under the scanner following his dismal performance in the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. The Bengal batsman scored less than 100 runs in the series, with best score of 35 and a very poor average in six innings. It seemed that selectors would not provide him much chance to play further. Ganguly’s exclusion from Irani Trophy team strengthened speculations for his retirement. Meanwhile, the left-hand batsman denied retirement plans.


However, Ganguly’s decision ended all speculations and the country will certainly miss a first-rate cricketer. The veteran of over 100 Tests has a poor record against Australia at home. He has scored at an average of 27.35 in nine matches, with a best score of 66. Ganguly is well known for his fighting skills; hope he will end his career in a terrific way by scoring a couple of good knocks.