Ganguly stable after testing positive for COVID-19, says hospital

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly is in 'haemodynamically stable condition' after being tested positive for COVID-19.

Published : Dec 29, 2021 19:24 IST , Kolkata

File picture of Sourav Ganguly.
File picture of Sourav Ganguly.
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File picture of Sourav Ganguly.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly is in 'haemodynamically stable condition' after being tested positive for COVID-19.

"On the second day of admission, Sourav Ganguly, BCCI President and former Indian cricket captain, remains haemodynamically stable, afebrile and maintaining oxygen saturation of 99% on room air. He slept well last night and has had breakfast and lunch. The medical board comprising Dr Saroj Mondal, Dr Saptarshi Basu and Dr Soutik Panda is keeping a close watch on his health status,"Dr. Rupali Basu MD & CEO, Woodlands Hospital, Kolkata said in a statement.

Ganguly was admitted to the hospital on Monday night, and Basu stated that Ganguly's oxygen saturation is also maintained at 99% on room air.

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