BCCI president and former India Captain Sourav Ganguly successfully underwent an angioplasty and is in stable condition, doctors said.
Ganguly was taken to Kolkata hospital on Saturday at 1pm after suffering a mild heart attack.
He had complained of chest pain while working out in the gym and rushed to the Woodlands hospital in the city.
“The former Indian Captain has undergone angioplasty. He is stable now. He will be monitored for 24 hours. He is completely conscious,” according to the doctors.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee earlier in a tweet said that Ganguly had suffered a mild cardiac arrest. She wished him a 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 tweeted.
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar also wished the former captain the speedy recovery.
“Wishing speedy recovery for @SGanguly99 who suffered a heart attack. Gathered from CEO Woodlands Hospital that he is stable,” Dhankar tweeted.
“Called on @SGanguly99 at Woodlands Hospital and saw the usual captivating cheerful smile on his face. Interacted with his wife, daughter and brothers,” he added.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah in a tweet said that Ganguly is stable and responding well to treatment.
“I wish and pray for the speedy recovery of @SGanguly99. I’ve spoken to his family. Dada is stable and is responding well to the treatment,” Jay Shah tweeted.
