Sourav Ganguly has once again reminded cricket fans of his effortless elegance, this time in a viral gully cricket video that captured the former India captain at the age of 53. The clip, played in the informal street format, showcased the kind of off-side timing and clean boundary-hitting that made his international batting so memorable—along with the audacity he was known for when striking straight down the ground. Ganguly looked completely settled throughout the session, picking the ball early and dispatching deliveries with ease, as the outing turned into a nostalgic throwback for viewers worldwide.
The video was shared by the Instagram page “Gully Crickett”, a channel that has built a loyal fanbase of more than 500,000 followers by posting entertaining gully cricket content. Over time, the account has also featured collaborations with a range of international and Indian players, including Tim David, Rinku Singh, Romario Shepherd and Kevin Pietersen, among others. In line with that trend, the platform recently teamed up with Ganguly, giving supporters a feel-good dose of vintage batting from the man who defined an era with his classy strokeplay.
Ganguly’s gully cricket timeline
- Before the match even began, rival players teased Ganguly by recalling his Test debut landmark—131—and asked what score he would target this time.
- Ganguly answered in the best possible fashion by eventually finishing one run beyond that famous milestone.
- He started cautiously, with the bowler beating him on the very first delivery as the ball moved and produced a dot.
- Momentum soon shifted in his favour, and once he found his rhythm, he began punishing anything loose, striking boundaries around the ground.
- He reached a rapid half-century in just 33 balls, appearing calm and completely in control.
- During the innings, Ganguly received two “lives” (surviving moments that could have ended his innings), which only added to the light-hearted drama rather than disrupting his flow.
- His first reprieve arrived when he was on 75, but he continued to accelerate without losing intensity.
- He brought up his century in 58 deliveries, celebrating the achievement in the same fearless spirit that made him such a crowd favourite.
- After his big moment, the wicketkeeper jokingly asked him to repeat his famous Lord’s celebration from India’s iconic win, adding another layer of nostalgia to the clip.
- Eventually, Ganguly’s entertaining knock ended when he was caught behind on 132.
Overall, Ganguly finished with a spectacular 132 runs off just 68 balls, drawing widespread attention for how effortless the strokeplay looked even in a gully setting. Throughout the session, he stayed in high spirits, constantly engaging in playful banter—sledging bowlers and fielders while keeping the contest competitive and fun for everyone watching.
