What is the middle name of Sourav Ganguly?

Chandidas
Mohandas
Chandradas
Tarwadi

The correct answer is: A. Chandidas

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly is an Indian former international cricketer who served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from October 2019 to November 2021. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Indian cricket.

Ganguly was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on 8 July 1972. He made his Test debut for India in 1992 and his One Day International (ODI) debut in 1993. He went on to play 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India, scoring 11,363 runs in Tests and 18,311 runs in ODIs. He is the only Indian batsman to have scored more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs.

Ganguly was the captain of the Indian team from 2000 to 2005. He led India to victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy, the 2003 ICC Champions Trophy, and the 2007 ICC World Twenty20. He is the only Indian captain to have won all three ICC trophies.

Ganguly was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off break bowler. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his leadership skills. He was also a very popular figure in Indian cricket and was often referred to as the “Prince of Kolkata”.

Ganguly retired from international cricket in 2008. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2012. He is currently a commentator and a cricket analyst.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Mohandas, is the middle name of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Option C, Chandradas, is the middle name of Rabindranath Tagore.
  • Option D, Tarwadi, is not the middle name of any Indian cricketer.