As T20 World Cup 2026 fever grips the nation, a heartwarming off-field moment featuring the former India captain. Sourav Ganguly caught the attention of cricket fans and movie buffs. Famous Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty Ganguly took to social media to share a touching incident that showcased his legendary humility during the night flight, proving why he remains an icon beyond his cricketing achievements.
“A legend for a reason”: Mimi Chakraborty
The 37-year-old actress said that she and her friends were allocated the only empty seat – in the last row of the economy class. What happened next moved him deeply. Seated in business class, Ganguly chose to leave his comfortable accommodation and join the economy section.
Sharing a picture with the cricket legend on Instagram, Chakraborty wrote an emotional post that quickly went viral: “Late night flight, only last row available and we said yes, of course he had to get home and then this person had to leave his business class to join us and everyone who came to take pictures or selfies (I mean it literally here) and answered a few questions, humility in a world full of noise is really profound.
The post resonated with thousands of fans praising Ganguly’s gentle nature, with many commenting that such gestures define true greatness more than achievements on the field.
Chakraborty’s revelation comes at a time when Ganguly is actively involved in cricket administration as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Apart from his administrative duties, the former BCCI president also dabbled in television, hosting the Bengali version of Kaun Banega Crorepati and appearing in numerous Bengali television shows.
On the cricketing front, Ganguly recently added another feather to his cap by coaching the Pretoria Capitals to the SA20 2026 final, demonstrating that his cricketing acumen extends beyond playing and management to mentoring and coaching.
Sourav Ganguly celebrates his participation in T20 World Cup 2026
The candid airplane moment takes on added significance considering Ganguly’s active involvement in the ongoing T20 World Cup. As CAB president, he was present at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens to witness India’s five-wicket victory over West Indies in a Super 8 clash – a victory that secured the defending champions a place in the semi-finals.
Ganguly watched closely Sanju Samson did not win a match of 97He led India to their most successful T20 World Cup run of 196. The wicketkeeper’s knock, which included four sixes and 12 fours, won widespread praise, including from the former captain himself.
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