Childhood love birds have come a long way - in Dada's life his better-half Dona's presence is a solace
Pictures: Social media and various agenciesLeave aside the reported rift, former BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya was a father figure to Ganguly having guided him throughout
Former teammates Joydeep Mukherjee and Sanjay Das are integral parts of Dada's life - the bonding that started way back continues till now unscathed
The Ganguly-John Wright combination was a blessing for Team India - the duo scripted many a memorable shows for the country as captain and coach
Forget the thousands of runs they have amassed together in the middle, Sachin Tendulkar's love and respect for the Prince of Calcutta can never be contested. Even during the Greg Chappell episode, Tendulkar's words of appreciation for Ganguly remain etched in our hearts
Their equation may have had to run into some storm during the Greg Chappel era, but Dravid and Ganguly have weathered it - from making their Test debuts together to shouldering enormous responsibilities for the country, there's something special about this friendship
Family time: Dada with wife Dona and daughter Sana - his life starts and ends with them
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