Published 19:13 IST, January 2nd 2021

Sachin Tendulkar wishes former skipper Sourav Ganguly 'a full and speedy recovery'

Sachin Tendulkar came forward to wish his good friend Sourav Ganguly a speedy recovery after he had suffered a mild cardiac arrest on Saturday

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Sachin Tendulkar came forward to wish his former Indian team-mate as well as good friend Sourav Ganguly a speedy recovery after latter had suffered a mild cardiac arrest on Saturday. 

'Get well soon': Sachin Tendulkar

Taking to micro-blogging site, Master Blaster had posted an im of him hugging Dada supposedly during an Indian Super League (ISL) league or final match. While Tendulkar was co-owner of two-time finalists Kerala Blasters, Ganguly was co-owner of three-time winners ATK which has w merged with Mohun Bagan to form a new entity named  ATK Mohun Bagan FC of which Sourav Ganguly was named as one of directors.

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"Just got to kw about your ailment Sourav. Hope each passing day brings you closer to a full and speedy recovery! Get well soon", read Tendulkar's post.

ATK had defeated Kerala Blasters in two ISL finals. Once in inaugural season i.e. 2014 and n in third season (2016) respectively.

Sourav Ganguly hospitalized 

current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President was rushed to Woodlands hospital after experiencing chest pain while working out in gym at his residence. After getting tests done, it came to light that former Indian captain was suffering from a cardiac issue, but his condition is reported to be stable.

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Kolkata hospital has set up a three-member board headed by Dr. Saroj Mondal who will perform an angioplasty, and Ganguly will be discharged shortly after, said hospital sources.

READ: Sourav Ganguly Undergoes Primary Angioplasty; Doctors Say 'will Be Monitored For 24 Hrs'

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Woodlands Hospital issues statement

"Mr. Sourav Ganguly, 48 years old, President BCCI, former Captain of Indian Cricket team and eminent personality suffered from chest discomfort while doing treadmill at his home gym. He had a family history of IHD ØE Ischemic heart disease. When he came to hospital at 1 pm, his pulse was 70/min, BP 130/80 mm of Hg and or clinical parameters were within rmal limits. His ECG showed hyperacute ST-segment elevation in inferior leads and lateral leads. Echo showed mild inferior wall hypokynaesia with preserved overall left ventricular function. He is stable hemodynamically. He has received loading doses of dual antiplatelets and statin and is undergoing primary angioplasty w." 

READ: 'Sourav Ganguly Is Stable w, But Will Be Discharged Later', Says BCCI President's Uncle

19:13 IST, January 2nd 2021