Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after sustaining a mild cardiac arrest. But for the relief of the fans, he will be released on Saturday itself after getting an angioplasty done, as reported by India Today.

After complaining of pain in the chest while working out in the gym at his residence, Ganguly was rushed to the Woodlands Hospital.

Sourav Ganguly, BCCI — Sourav Ganguly. Image Credit: Getty Images.

West Bengal chief minister Mamta Banerjee tweeted to say that Ganguly suffered a “mild cardiac arrest” and wished him a speedy recovery.

“Sad to hear that @SGanguly99 suffered a mild cardiac arrest and has been admitted to hospital,” she tweeted. “Wishing him a speedy and full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!” she added.

The renowned sports journalist Boria Majumdar informed that he would go under surgery.

“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 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

Virat Kohli and other cricketers wish for Sourav Ganguly’s recovery:

sourav ganguly and virat kohli — Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli. Image Credit: Getty Images.

Sourav Ganguly’s sudden deteriorating health has shocked everyone and fans have showered wishes for his speedy recovery. Among them are also current and former cricketers. Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag were quick to tweet about praying for his recovery.