Former Indian captain and president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly had everyone worried after suffering a mild cardiac arrest last Saturday. 

A thorough diagnosis revealed that three of Ganguly's arteries were blocked by over 70 per cent that eventually caused the heart attack.

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Ever since the news of his cardiac arrest came out, cricket bigwigs, politicians and fans have been worried about Ganguly's health. Social media was full of heartfelt wishes as everyone wished the Indian cricket legend a speedy recovery. But, everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief.

After spending a few days in the hospital, Ganguly was, on 7th January, discharged from the hospital after receiving a stent in one of his arteries. 

The BCCI chief is now doing fine and recovering under specialised care. Soon, after getting discharged from the hospital, Ganguly penned a touching message for his childhood friend Joydeep on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Ganguly shared a photo of himself in the company of his friend Joydeep before thanking him for being there during the difficult phase of his life. 

"What u have done for me in the last 5 days is something I will remember for life..have known U for 40 yrs now..and it's gone beyond just family @joydeep5," Ganguly's post read.

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The former Indian opener also thanked the medical team of the Woodlands Hospital for looking after him during his stay under their supervision. "I thank the doctors at the hospital for the treatment. I am absolutely fine. Hopefully, I will be ready to fly soon," he was quoted as saying by ANI. 

Despite getting discharged, Ganguly's health will be closely monitored by the team of doctors who took care of him at the Woodlands Hospital.  

Cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty also claimed that Ganguly's heart is now as strong as it was 'when the former cricketer was 20'.

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