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THE 8th of July!

8th July 951, the city of Paris was founded , the day on which Vasco-da-Gama set sail on the first direct European voyage to India in 1497 , mingled with several historical events 8th July also acts a day of celebration for many with a mutual cause . 8th July 1972 , a boy was born in an affluent brahmin family of Kolkata , having a keen desire to play cricket he started of to follow his dreams and passion for the game . Inevitably showing his virtues and his magical sense of game , he got selected in the Indian team with a high rated debut . His qualities and sense of game got him the position of the Captain of the Indian cricket team . Born under the zodiac sign of Cancer – The crab , restlessly this born leader showed his capabilities as a captain , taking the team to new heights of indomitable glory , even though throughout his career he had to prove himself again and again, he did the same with a smiling face showing his bat to all the critics with the true spirit of this game . Indian cricket will forever be grateful to that 8th July and so will be the fans of his, Sourav Ganguly , Dada , Maharaja , Prince of Kolkata whatever you call name he suits all !

We, on behalf of this website – wish you a very Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly !

Written by: Krishanu Ghoshal