Sourav Ganguly
He might divide opinion, but no can undermine Ganguly’s ability to galvanize a side with his captaincy, and his prowess on the off side.
The Dada from Bengal did things in his own uninhibited style, forging a comeback to the national side when few gave him a chance. He led the KKR side for the first three seasons, before changing sides to become a player-cum-mentor for the Pune Warriors.
The 2010 edition was his best, when he scored 493 runs in 14 matches, at an average of 38. He scored four fifties and was the third highest run-getter overall in that season.
This was two years after he had formally retired from international cricket.