Sourav Ganguly. Pic Credits: KKR twitterTwo-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), shared a throwback video from 2008 where Sourav Ganguly was seen giving a motivational speech in KKR's dressing room.Sourav Ganguly was one of the icon players in the first year of the IPL, representing his home city of Kolkata with KKR.The franchise shared the clip with the caption:"Unseen footage from 2008 - Sourav Ganguly’s motivating speech in #KKR Team meeting."Unseen footage from 2008 - Sourav Ganguly’s motivating speech in #KKR Team meeting 💫 #HappyBirthdayDada @SGanguly99 #KKR #FromTheArchives pic.twitter.com/IRi57mB5TU— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 8, 2021In the clip, Ganguly said:"I have been around for 14 years in international cricket. I have seen good days, I have seen bad days. You know when I was left out in 2005, when I was captain with Greg Chappell we had problems, I was left out. Nobody gave me a chance to comeback."Everyone, even my dad at home he used to tell me- 'just forget it. You've played enough, you've played 300ODI, 80 odd Test matches. I don't think you'll play again.' And I still came back and played after six months and played the best cricket in the last 17 months."Why I'm trying to say this is you never know what's in store. And I firmly believe there's always light at the end of the tunnel."Ganguly was seated next to Shoaib Akhtar in the clip, who played in the inaugural season of the IPL. The former India captain is seen urging his teammates to keep believing while giving a morale-boosting speech.KKR didn't have the best of times in the first few seasons of the IPL, finishing sixth in the opening campaign. They had to wait until 2011 to make the playoffs for the first time.Cricketing fraternity wishes Sourav Ganguly on his birthdaySourav GangulySourav Ganguly is celebrating his 49th birthday today. From Virender Sehwag to Sachin Tendulkar, everyone came together to wish 'Dada' on the special occasion.Here are some of the best wishes for the current BCCI president:When Dada led you on to the field, you somehow felt taller. Happy Birthday to the captain who patted your back when you did well and put a hand around your shoulder when you didn’t. #DadaBornleader @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/FVRaHySnFI— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 7, 2021Shubho Jonmodin Dada 🎂 @SGanguly99 Can never forget my debut for India under your captaincy and your support.Have a great one! pic.twitter.com/xajDs91g7T— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 8, 2021Happy birthday to one of India's finest and thank you for everything you have done for Indian cricket. God bless you. @SGanguly99 Sir 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4NjwjKllJI— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 8, 2021Happy birthday my Captain 🤗❤️ @SGanguly99 Love Always #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/7fGiW7P8sK— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 8, 2021🥳 to the Prince who always finds gaps in every off side.Whistling you a #SuperBirthday DADA 🔥.#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/RZAtTieFMz— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) July 8, 2021Many more happy returns of the day @SGanguly99 . May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. Wishing you a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDada pic.twitter.com/O2SXZjHaMp— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 8, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)His former opening partner, Sachin Tendulkar's wish, stood out as the legend wished Ganguly in the latter's native language.আমার প্রিয় দাদি। শুভ জন্মদিন। আপনার সামনে একটি স্বাস্থ্যকর এবং সুখী বছর কামনা করি|My beloved Dadi. Happy birthday. Wishing you a healthy and happy year ahead. pic.twitter.com/wX9WlPZpPU— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2021