‘If I became a Sardar, nobody will recognise me’ – Sourav Ganguly reveals story behind disguised attire at Durga Puja

During Durga Puja, former cricket player Sourav Ganguly shared an intriguing tale about his disguise on the cookery show “Sourav Ganguly’s Special Recipe with Sanjyot Keer.” Celebrity chef Sanjyot offers his recipes on his YouTube channel, and Ganguly was called to speak as a guest speaker. He talked candidly about a number of personal experiences.

In order to experience the immersion of Durga Puja, which is particularly exciting in West Bengal, he dressed as a Sikh. Going into a busy venue would have drawn attention from everyone around him, something the cricket player from Kolkata definitely did not want to happen as a well-known figure.

He so became a Sikh and accompanied his family to witness the religious ritual in order to avoid the spotlight. His disguise didn’t last long, though, for he was quickly recognised by everyone around him despite his new clothes. When the former cricket player told the host the anecdote, he was in a very amused mood.

Sourav Ganguly is currently the chair of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee.

With my daughter, there was a little competition. I mentioned that people would not be able to identify me if I became a Sardar, but she responded that they would still be able to identify you. In the picture, I had converted to Sikhism and attended Maa Durga’s immersion. I was immediately recognised by the police when I got into the car. There were numerous police officers present. He disclosed, “No matter what you do, people will recognise you.”

“I went ahead because I knew your automobile would drive straight. I went there, climbed down, and stood. People didn’t recognise me at first because I wasn’t expecting. I told my wife to keep quiet. ‘This looks quite well on you,’ commented my wife. Someone behind me managed to catch her. “I noticed that my daughter began to laugh,” the former captain of India continued.

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He has also played for the Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL, where they finished second in the most recent 2025 season.