Cricket board president Sourav Ganguly hospitalised in Kolkata after "uneasiness"

Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, affectionately known as Dada, Board President of BCCI and former India captain was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on today (Saturday) after suffering "mild cardiac arrest".

Saurav suffered "blackout" after a session at the gym on  today morning and was rushed to Woodlands Hospital around 11 a.m. from his BEHALA residence by the family members. He was first admitted to the emergency ward and given preliminary treatment and put through multiple checkups. He was later taken to another ward at the same hospital after he was stabilized. Doctors said few  breath giving words that Saurav is out of "any immediate danger".

Woodlands hospital stated about Sourav Ganguly that...

"48 years old, Indian Cricket board President Mr. Ganguly team and eminent personality suffered from chest discomfort whiIschemic heart disease. When he came to the hospital at 1pm his pulse was 70/min, BP 130/80 mm of Hg and other clinical parameters were within normal limits. His ECG showed hyper acute ST segment elevation in inferior leads and lateral leads. Echo showed mild inferior wall hypokynaesia with preserved overall left ventricular function. He is stable haemodynamically. He has received loading doses of dual anti platelets and statin and undergoing primary angioplasty now.

Dr. Rupali Basu, MD & CEO, woodlands said hospital will release press bulletin at 5pm.

State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee showed her concern and tweeted

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

Virendra Sehwag also tweeted and praying for 'DADA'

Dada , jaldi se theek hone ka.
Praying for your quick and speedy recovery @SGanguly99 .

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 2, 2021

Including Virendra Sehwag, lots of cricketers and and his fans are tweeting and praying for Sourav Ganguly's speedy recover. Virendra Sehwag had chance to play in Saurav's captaincy. Former cricketer

Get well soon Dada, gutted to hear about your cardiac arrest, hope you feel better @SGanguly99

Wishing you a speedy recovery Dada, @SGanguly99 . Praying that you get well soon

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 2, 2021

Get well soon Dada, gutted to hear about your cardiac arrest, hope you feel better @SGanguly99

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 2, 2021