BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Discharged from Hospital, says "I Am Absolutely Fine"

KOLKATA: After five days, Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has been discharged from Woodlands hospital, Kolkata on January 7.

The 48-year old cricketer said, "I thank the doctors at the hospital for the treatment. I am absolutely fine; hopefully, I will be able to fly soon."

Ganguly had suffered a mild cardiac arrest during a workout session at his Behala residence on January 2. He had been moved to the Woodlands Hospital that day itself where he underwent angioplasty. The 48-year-old had three blocked coronary arteries and a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage.

"Treating doctors will be keeping a constant vigil on his health situation and taking appropriate measures from time to time at home," hospital authority added.

A nine-member medical team was formed at the hospital to look after Ganguly. Earlier, noted cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty said that the BCCI president is stable and can now be discharged from the hospital.

"Sourav Ganguly is fit and he can get back to normal life as it was," Dr Shetty said on Tuesday.

"He can participate in a marathon, fly a plane, or even get back to cricket if he wants without this event being any setback", the doctor added. 

A medical team, led by state-run SSKM Hospital's cardiology department head Dr Saroj Mondal, is currently looking after Ganguly's health check-ups at the hospital.

Earlier, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted: "Sad to hear that Sourav Ganguly suffered a mild cardiac arrest and has been admitted to hospital." Banerjee also wished him a speedy and full recovery. "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family." 

Ganguly retired from Test cricket in 2008 having scored 7,212 runs including 16 centuries. He also scored 11,363 runs in 311 one-day internationals.

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