Sourav Ganguly Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Hospitalized

Sourav Ganguly, president of Board of Control for Cricket in India, has suffered a mild cardiac arrest, Indian media report.

He was admitted to the ICU of Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata today.

The 48-year-old BCCI president stable, the media report said.

The former Indian captain felt dizzy at the gym at his Behalaon home at about 10:30 am on Saturday. He himself called the family doctor immediately. Then he was admitted to the hospital by the doctor.

According to the hospital sources, Sourav may undergo angioplasty. He felt discomfort in the chest during his workout Friday evening. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted her wish for Sourav’s speedy recovery.

Sad to hear that @SGanguly99 suffered a mild cardiac arrest and has been admitted to hospital.

Wishing him a speedy and full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 2, 2021