Sourav Ganguly is second on the list of players with the most runs in a calendar year in ODIs. In 1999, the former left-handed batsman amassed 1767 runs in 41 matches. He also scored four centuries and 10 half-centuries in the same year
He is also placed in the second position on the list of players with the most ODI centuries in a calendar year. In the year 2000, Ganguly scored 1579 runs, including seven centuries and six half-centuries
ODI being his premier format, Ganguly concluded his career with 11,363 runs in 311 matches. He had 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries to his name, with a top score of 183 runs
Apart from his ODI career, the former skipper also accumulated 7212 runs in 113 Test matches. He registered 16 tons and 35 half-centuries in the format
Sourav Ganguly, during his time, led Team India from the front. With an elegant cover drive, the former Indian captain established his name as one of the most successful left-handed batsmen in Indian cricket history
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