Performance Analysis of Indian cricketers before and after marriage

2. Sourav Ganguly:

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was dubbed as one of the best captains of his era. Not just his generation, he is still looked up as one of the leading skippers in the country. Known for his sheer brilliance and thinking on his feet, the ‘Prince of Kolkata’ had the ability to turn any match around with his brain-wracking tactics.

Apart from the captaincy duties, he was a batting dynamo as well. Ganguly was especially prolific through the off side and earned the nickname ‘God of the Off Side’ for his elegant strokeplay square of the wicket and through the cover.

However, Dada’s marriage story is an inspiring one. He eloped with his childhood sweetheart Dona Roy as the bride and groom’s family were sworn enemies at that point. The news of their escapade caused an uproar among them. However, both families reconciled and a formal wedding was held in February 1997.