Sourav Ganguly birthday: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits former India captain at his residence

On the occasion of his 49th birthday on Thursday, former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was visited by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Wishes have been pouring in for the influential captain on social media.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday met Sourav Ganguly at his residence in Kolkatta and wished him on the occasion of the former India captain's 49th birthday. Wishes have been pouring in for the inspirational captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on the special day. Mamata Banerjee visits Sourav Ganguly's residence. It's Sourav's birthday today. This is the first time mamata visiting Sourav's residence. pic.twitter.com/8HKHfvdskE Few could match Dada ka Junoon, Dada ka Iraada .May you be in good health and spirits always Dada. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/6Ogg6LLN5z |My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead. pic.twitter.com/wX9WlPZpPU CM Mamata Banerjee was seen handing a bouquet to Sourav Ganguly after she arrived at the former India captain's residence in the afternoon. Notably, this was the first time the chief minister has visited Ganguly at his residence. Ganguly and Mamata share a cordial relationship with the chief minister often heaping praise on the former India opener.