It is an honorary Doctor of Letters for former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly from the Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur for his contribution to the gentleman’s game. The university’s VC Ajoy Roy said of the decision, “Sourav Ganguly has made great contribution to Indian cricket. As a cricketer he fused science, technology and art in the sport. And his captaincy is a lesson for learning to the students in management science”.