Sourav Ganguly
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Summary
Sourav Ganguly is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1972[3]. He worked as a cricketer[4], sports executive[5], and athlete[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,425 views/month, #5,437 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Kolkata[2].
- Sourav Ganguly was born on July 8, 1972[3].
- Among Sourav Ganguly's spouses was Dona Ganguly[8].
- Sourav Ganguly held citizenship in India[9].
- Sourav Ganguly's professions included cricketer[4].
- Sourav Ganguly worked as a sports executive[5].
- Sourav Ganguly worked as an athlete[6].
- Sourav Ganguly's field of work was cricket[10].
- Sourav Ganguly was educated at University of Calcutta[11].
- Sourav Ganguly was educated at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata[12].
- Sourav Ganguly was educated at St. Xavier's Collegiate School[13].
- Sourav Ganguly received the Arjuna Award[14].
- Sourav Ganguly received the Banga Bibhushan[15].
- Sourav Ganguly received the Padma Shri in sports[16].
- Sourav Ganguly's religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].
- Sourav Ganguly is recorded as male[18].
- Sourav Ganguly's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Sourav Ganguly's member of sports team is recorded as India Under-19 cricket team[20].
- Sourav Ganguly's Commons category is recorded as Sourav Ganguly[21].
- Sourav Ganguly's position played on team / speciality is recorded as batting[22].
- Sourav Ganguly's handedness is recorded as left-handedness[23].
- Sourav Ganguly's sport is recorded as cricket[24].
- Sourav Ganguly's family name is recorded as Ganguly[25].
- Sourav Ganguly's given name is recorded as Sourav[26].
- Sourav Ganguly's playing hand is recorded as left-handedness[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Sourav Ganguly's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on July 8, 1972[3].
Education
Educated at University of Calcutta[11], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31]; St. Xavier's College, Kolkata[12], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1860[34]; and St. Xavier's Collegiate School[13], an urban school[35], in India[36], founded in 1860[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cricketer[4], sports executive[5], and athlete[6]. Sourav Ganguly's field of work was cricket[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Arjuna Award[14], a sports award[38], in India[39], founded in 1961[40]; Banga Bibhushan[15], an award[41], in India[42], founded in 2011[43]; and Padma Shri in sports[16].
Personal Life
Among Sourav Ganguly's spouses was Dona Ganguly[8]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].
Why It Matters
Sourav Ganguly ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,425 views/month, #5,437 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Sourav Ganguly born?
Born in Kolkata[2].
Who was Sourav Ganguly married to?
Sourav Ganguly's spouses include Dona Ganguly[8].
What did Sourav Ganguly do for work?
Sourav Ganguly worked as cricketer[4], sports executive[5], and athlete[6].
Where did Sourav Ganguly go to school?
Sourav Ganguly was educated at University of Calcutta[11], St. Xavier's College, Kolkata[12], and St. Xavier's Collegiate School[13].
What awards did Sourav Ganguly receive?
Honors received include Arjuna Award[14], Banga Bibhushan[15], and Padma Shri in sports[16].