‘Dada, Lord’s waala celebration’: 53-year-old Sourav Ganguly enters sledging mode, smashes 132 off 68 balls

Sourav Ganguly showed vintage touch again, playing elegant strokes and effortless boundaries in a fluent, fearless batting display that thrilled fans.

Updated on: May 22, 2026, 17:56:03 IST

Written by Aditya Maheshwari

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Sourav Ganguly rolled back the years in a viral gully cricket clip, showing flashes of his vintage class at the age of 53. The former India captain, known for his elegant off-side strokes and trademark down-the-ground sixes, brought back memories of his playing days with a fluent display in the informal game. He looked in sublime touch throughout the outing, timing the ball cleanly and finding boundaries with ease. Ganguly went on to score 132 runs off just 68 balls, drawing widespread attention for the effortless stroke play that once defined his international career.

Sourav Ganguly took part in gully cricket challenge. (REUTERS)

The Instagram account ‘Gully Crickett’, boasting over 500,000 followers, has built a strong reputation for showcasing entertaining gully cricket content. In recent times, the platform has also collaborated with several international and Indian cricketers, including Tim David, Rinku Singh, Romario Shepherd and Kevin Pietersen among others. Continuing that trend, they recently teamed up with Ganguly, giving fans a nostalgic treat as the former India captain rolled back the years. Known for his elegant stroke play and effortless boundary-hitting, Ganguly once again displayed flashes of his vintage touch, delighting viewers with a fluent and fearless batting display.

Ganguly was given two lives during the gully cricket session, adding to the light-hearted drama of the contest. Before the innings began, opposition players even reminded him of his famous Test debut score of 131, asking him what he planned to get on this occasion. The former India captain responded in style, eventually going one run better than that milestone.

Also Read - SRH’s top-two equation: Scenarios explained on how Pat Cummins’ men can still oust RCB from qualifiers advantage

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Gully Crickett (@gullycricket_in)

Ganguly in vintage mode

He started cautiously, with the bowler beating him on the very first delivery as the ball shaped in and resulted in a dot. But it did not take long for Ganguly to find his rhythm. Soon after, he began punishing anything loose, finding boundaries with ease all around the ground. He brought up a quick half-century off just 33 balls, looking completely untroubled. His first “life” went at 75, but that did little to slow him down. He raced to his hundred in just 58 deliveries. After his celebration, the wicketkeeper even jokingly asked him to recreate his famous Lord’s celebration from India’s iconic win, adding to the nostalgia of the moment. Eventually, Ganguly’s entertaining knock came to an end when he was caught behind on 132. Throughout the clip, he remained in high spirits, constantly sledging bowlers and fielders in a playful, competitive mood.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aditya Maheshwari
Aditya Maheshwari is a Chief Content Producer and sports journalist with over seven years of experience covering the sports beat across formats and platforms. A cricket-first reporter by profession, he also follows football closely and considers it an integral part of his sporting journey. His work is shaped by a strong on-ground understanding of the game and an ability to translate match-day moments into clear, engaging stories that connect with readers across digital audiences. Over the years, he has developed a balanced approach that combines factual accuracy with narrative clarity, ensuring that both breaking developments and deeper insights are presented with context. Aditya has reported from the field at several major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the Indian Super League. First-hand coverage of these events has strengthened his ability to read the pulse of high-pressure contests, whether through live reporting, post-match analysis, or long-form storytelling. Working closely around teams, venues, and evolving storylines has helped him develop a strong sense of timing and editorial judgment. While cricket remains his primary focus, Aditya regularly reports on football and keeps a close watch on other sports such as tennis, hockey, and badminton. His wide-ranging interest allows him to approach stories with broader perspective, understanding how different sporting ecosystems function and evolve. Comfortable in fast-paced digital newsrooms, Aditya is well-versed in modern sports coverage, from live blogs and real-time updates to in-depth analysis and audience-focused storytelling. He believes in keeping sports writing simple, accurate, and grounded, with emphasis on clarity over complexity. At the core of his work lies a commitment to credible reporting and telling stories that go beyond the numbers on the scoreboard, highlighting the people, preparation, and pressure behind every performance.Read More

Sourav Ganguly

Get live cricket scores, match updates, schedules, results and ICC rankings. Follow the latest news, statistics and performances of top teams and players on Hindustan Times.