In the late 90s when Indian cricket was struggling to make an impact despite of having talented players in the team. The clouds of fixing allegations, corruption looming over the team made them preformed poor. Various key player was at the centre of these allegations have been made. In all these chaos when Sachin Tendulkar denied captaincy and he suggested a player who handle the team in correct manner and hence Ganguly was given the charge.

The very first thing Ganguly did was to clean the team. All the relics of past were shown the door. Fresh blood was brought into team. Yuvraj, Kaif, Zaheer,Sehwag, Harbhajan and Nehra were brought into team along with the legendary stalwarts like Sachin, Dravid, Kumble, VVS and Srinath. He single handedly cleaned the team of fixers and installed confidence in young players protecting them from any sort of malicious activities in cricket.

Ganguly captained till 2006 and throught this he made team India a very feisty side which before was humble and polite team. He’s is real Dada of Indian cricket. How can we forget his insane celebration of removing his jersey and rotating it by hand at Lords during Natwest series final. Complete gesture of dominance and aggression and intimidation. The man, god of Off side, loved by millions “Dada”

Let’s talk about the remaining gems who are the heroes of 90s generation especially. If you are not overwhelmed by that 2003 World cup Jersey then you haven’t lived your childhood if you were born in 90s.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Do I need to mention anything about him here. If I did you will slap me hard. If you are reading this article, somewhere it is only because of great Sachin. Kuch to likhana hai to yahi likh deta hu, “God wanted to play cricket so Sachin was born”

2. Virendra Sehwag

The most chillax and fearless personality of Indian cricket. Sir ji ko aate hi first ball pe chowka maarna hi maarna hai aur 300 run six marke complete karna hai. Baap-beta wala trend shuru Karne wale yahi janaab the. His witty lines still entertain us. The powerful striker of Indian team, “Multan ka Sultan” Virendra Sehwag

3. Rahul Dravid

Whenever you says defence I will say Dravid. “The wall” of team. He’s defence is so soft that ball wasn’t even cross the end of pitch sometimes. Pareshan ho jate the bowler lekin ye deewar tutati nhi thi. Britannia bat ko famous Karne wale, Gentle, calm cricketer.

4. VVS Laxman

He was more like an Artist than a sportsman when he was batting. “He was a guy who could straight drive a ball similar to the one he has cover driven before earlier, and if he’s on song, he may roll his magic wrist to place it behind square,” said Sachin Tendulkar once. Truly the class and craft of the player. Very very Special “Laxman”

We are all in awe of the these famous “Fab Four” of Indian cricket. Each one of them has different qualities which left us astonished.

5. Mohammad Kaif

The quick and agile player which cricket ever had. He’s reflexes still surprise us. When he’s fielding, ball seldom finds his way to pass around him, only when batsman was that lucky enough otherwise dont even think that you could play Cut shot or cover drive for boundary when he’s there.

6. Yuvraj Singh

“Sankatmochak” of team literally. If anyone who can take Kaif’s place, he’s the one. His elegance while that cover drive is damn spectacular. And yeah never messed with this man otherwise he will hit six sixes in an over. Andrew Flintoff knew this very well and Stuart Broad still feels the pain given by Yuvi in South Africa.

7. Zaheer Khan

The man of complete accuracy and disciplined bowling. Though he struggled in fielding and batting but when its comes to his bowling, no one can bit him. Just watch his deliveries and specific fielding position for same delivery. Inventor of Nakal ball, “Zak”.

8. Harbhajan Singh

Remember that Eden garden test played between India and Australia where he emerged at his best. Steve Waugh still thinks, ye out of syllabus question aaya kaise. Most charming player of team India. I still feel sad for S Shreesant.

9. Ashish Nehra

His action is simply unforgettable. Brilliant bower holds a very rare record with the greatest Viv Richards of hitting the six out of the stadium at Lords. He did this the last match of the series played against England in 2002 at Lords’. This incredible record making Nehra the last player to do so at Lords’. Though India lost that match but it was still remarkable for this record by Nehra.

10. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

I know some of you desperately looking for his name in this list. I intentionally put him at last, coz I think he’s the best at handling the pressure situations and no one can do it better than him. And what could I say about this man. I literally dont have words for him. Omnipotent!

I can end up writing a whole new article on MSD! Stay tuned for next then.