Published 17:30 IST, July 8th 2020
Sourav Ganguly discloses exact amount of salary earned as BCCI President so far
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly talks about leading the Indian team and reveals his salary as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
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Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly turned 48 on Wednesday, July 8. Widely regarded as one of greatest Indian captains of all time, cricketer recently revealed that leading national side was ‘closest to his heart’. Sourav Ganguly also spoke up about his Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Presidency term, a role which he assumed in October 2019.
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Sourav Ganguly birthday: Sourav Ganguly BCCI salary, India’s captaincy and more
In a recent interview with Sportskeeda, Sourav Ganguly disclosed his salary from BCCI as President of Indian board. cricketer-turned-administrator said that he receives salary whatsoever from BCCI and described his Presidency as an “horary job”, taking it up as he wants to still be involved with Indian cricket. However, former Indian captain earns income through several or sources like his brand endorsements and hosting popular Bengali TV show Dadagiri in approximately 75 episodes across 6 months in a year
Sourav Ganguly also said while being BCCI President has been a “huge hour” for him, “thing compares” to captaining Indian team. As a cricketer, he said that “I don’t think I could have asked for more” and talked about his cricket administrative career. Sourav Ganguly was India’s between 2000 and 2005. He led ‘Men in Blue’ to final of 2003 World Cup in South Africa. Ganguly led India in 49 Tests and 146 ODIs, winning 21 and 76 matches respectively in both formats.
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Sourav Ganguly birthday: Sourav Ganguly net worth
According to cakwledge.com, Sourav Ganguly net worth is estimated to be around ₹416 crore (US$55.5 million) as of July 2020. Sourav Ganguly net worth also features his past earnings while playing for India and in IPL. According to reports, popular shoe company Puma pays Sourav Ganguly a sum of Rs.1.35 crore (US$180) per year for his endorsement commitments. He also earns more than Rs.1 crore (US$133) as brand ambassador of DTDC Express Limited. Sourav Ganguly additionally endorses JSW Cement, Ajanta Shoes, My11 Circle, Tata Tetley, Essilor Lens and Senco Gold.
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Sourav Ganguly birthday: Sourav Ganguly house
In 2018, Sourav Ganguly appeared in an Asian Paints commercial through Season 2 of ir web series ‘Where Heart Is’. He appeared in second episode of season and cricketer is seen giving a tour of house where he spent his entire childhood. In video, he can also be seen showing hall where he keeps his trophies as memories.
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17:30 IST, July 8th 2020