Happy birthday Sourav Ganguly: Virender Sehwag wishes "dada" in four simple steps

Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag. (Photo from PTI file)

Sourav Ganguly turned 46 on Sunday, just one day after another former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, turned 37. Two days and two birthdays of two of the best captains that India has ever produced. & # 39; Dada & # 39; as he was nicknamed was also one of the best drummers of his time with offside shots as a trademark. Rahul Dravid once said, "First, there is God, then Sourav Ganguly!", Which would be an accurate description of Ganguly's exploits.

His exploits as skipper may have overshadowed his skills as a drummer. hander was a fantastic addition to the top of the order forming a world clbad partnership with Sachin Tendulkar. His trademark shots could be reduced to slicing seamers across the off-side or down the runway to the spinners and pounding the ball well beyond the ropes of the border.

Virender Sehwag, a teammate during his game days, wished Ganguly in a style that matches Sehwag's personality on Twitter and Ganguly's heroism as a drummer. Step 1-Wake up, blink twice and dance on the track Step 2-Smash the melon and sometimes even the spectators (no intentional violence) Step 3-Swing not only the ball but also your hair Your heart Step 4 – Celebrate as no one is looking For a wonderful man, #HappyBirthdayDada "wrote Sehwag in a tweet contiguous to Ganguly's images to illustrate each step of the way.

Step 1-Wake up, blink twice and dance on the runway
Step 2- Smash the melon and sometimes even the spectators (no intentional violence)
Step 3-Swing not only the ball but also the hair of your ur, the heart out of your heart
Step 4-Celebrate as nobody is watching
man,
#HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/ytk8zaGTcy [19659006] – Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 8, 2018

The Prince of Calcutta & # 39; announced his arrival at Test in style by marking a century on the debut at Lord's no less. He will become India's third top scorer with 18,575 points. He holds India's highest individual score record, 183 races, at a World Cup. As captain, Ganguly holds the record of being the most successful skipper of India overseas. He also led India to the 2003 World Cup Final and in a memorable fashion, for hoisting his jersey after defeating England in a thriller to win the Nat West Trophy.

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