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Sourav Ganguly, knows as 'Dada' in Indian cricket, is a former Indian cricketer and one of India's most successful captains. He retired from the sport completely in 2012 after playing 311 ODIs and 113 Tests. 

Here are 5 memorable moments from Ganguly's career

Ganguly made his Test cricket debut in 1996 against England. He smashed 131 runs from 301 balls. He scored another century in his second test match. 

Ganguly led India to the finals of the ICC KnockOut Trophy in 2000 for the first time ever and scored a century in the final game. 

In 2002, Ganguly took his shirt off in the Lord's balcony to celebrate India's win against England. Dada, however, still gets embarrassed while speaking about it.

Under Ganguly's leadership, India reached the finals of the 2003 ICC ODI World Cup, an achievement that it had last achieved 20 years back. However, the team lost to Australia in the final.  

After being dropped from the team in 2005, Ganguly made his comeback in 2006 in a Test match against South Africa. He scored 51 runs, leading India to its first victory ever in a Test match in South Africa.