Sourav Ganguly: The legendary cricketer has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata following a complaint around a cardiac issue.
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Former India captain and current BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) President Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after complaints of a cardiac issue.
Ganguly, 48, has been receiving good wishes around his health from the cricketing fraternity around the world. The Bengal Tiger is said to be in line for an operation which will be conducted by a three-doctor panel at the Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata.
The development came to light after journalist Boria Majumdar took to social media platform Twitter to provide updates on Ganguly’s health. Laying emphasis on Ganguly being “stable” and likely to be discharged in the “next few hours”, Majumdar explained in detail as to how the legendary cricketer’s health deteriorated.
He had a heart issue and is in Woodlands hospital. But is stable will need a procedure confirm hospital sources. Should be out of the woods in the next few hours. I wish him a speedy recovery. @SGanguly99
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 2, 2021
He felt dizzy when he was in the gym and he went to Woodlands to get the Tests done. That’s when it came to light that there was a cardiac issue and the hospital has now created a 3 member board with Dr. Saroj Mondal who will perform the procedure. @SGanguly99 get well soon.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 2, 2021
Let’s confirm the issue is in the inferior wall of the heart, scans on at the moment and @SGanguly99 will be operated on soon. Doctors confirm he should be fine and all our prayers are with him. Will update asap.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 2, 2021
A source close to Ganguly has also interacted with ANI to share details about the former’s health. The conversation also highlighted that Ganguly is “out of danger”.
“Dada [Sourav Ganguly] complained of chest pain and was rushed to the hospital. He might need to undergo angioplasty. He is out of danger,” the source was quoted as saying by ANI.
Twitter reactions on Sourav Ganguly:
Praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon 🙏 @SGanguly99
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 2, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery Dada, @SGanguly99 . Praying that you get well soon
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 2, 2021
Wishing @SGanguly99 a speedy recovery. Take care & god bless!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 2, 2021
Wishing you speedy recovery dada @SGanguly99
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 2, 2021
Get well soon, Dada 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3383F3B1M9
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 2, 2021
#SouravGanguly … Just spoke to elder brother Snehashish… A stent is likely to be inserted… Good news is that @SGanguly99 ia stable. Relieved…
— Lokendra Pratap Sahi (@lpsahi) January 2, 2021
Former India captain and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly suffered a mild cardiac arrest earlier today. He is now in a stable condition.
We wish him a speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/HkiwFhjyih
— ICC (@ICC) January 2, 2021
Dada @SGanguly99 Get well soon 🙏🙏
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 2, 2021
Wish @SGanguly99 a speedy recovery.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 2, 2021
Wishing @SGanguly99 a speedy recovery. 🙏🏼 Get well soon, Dada!
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 2, 2021
Praying for your speedy recovery Dada @SGanguly99 🙏 Get well soon.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 2, 2021
Praying for a speedy recovery @SGanguly99 🙏
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 2, 2021
Dada , jaldi se theek hone ka.
Praying for your quick and speedy recovery @SGanguly99 .— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 2, 2021
Wishing dada a speedy recovery! @SGanguly99 😇
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 2, 2021
You are a strong individual Dada 👊@SGanguly99 Sending prayers for a speedy recovery #GetWellSoonDada
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) January 2, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery Dada @SGanguly99
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) January 2, 2021
My Best wishes to @SGanguly99 for a speedy recovery. He’s a great fighter and will come out stronger from this minor blip. Our prayers r with you dada.
— Thakur Arun Singh (@ThakurArunS) January 2, 2021
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
Praying for Dada’s speedy recovery!🙏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 2, 2021
I pray for your quick recovery. Get well soon @SGanguly99🙏🏻
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) January 2, 2021
Wishing our Bcci president @SGanguly99 a speedy recovery. Get well soon 🙏🏻
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 2, 2021
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