BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Hospitalised with Cardiac Problem

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian captain and president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was rushed to Woodlands Hospital after complaining of chest pain on Saturday morning. The former star had a minor heart attack and is reported to be stable now, according to hospital sources.

Ganguly was working out at the gymnasium, located in the ground floor of his south Kolkata residence, when he had a 'blackout.' The 48-year-old former cricketer is reported to have recovered himself and called up the family doctor, who advised immediate hospitalisation.

Regarded as a cultural icon in Kolkata, the news of Ganguly taking ill sent the local media circles, including the regional TV channels, in a tizzy with unconfirmed reports of him having to undergo an angioplasty.

According to reports, he is stable though and should be able to stage a speedy recovery.

Boria Mazumdar tweeted "He had a heart issue and is in Woodlands hospital. But is stable will need a procedure to confirm hospital sources. Should be out of the woods in the next few hours. I wish him a speedy recovery."