Sourav Ganguly Reflects on Cricket Enthusiast Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly reminisced about the late West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, highlighting his passion for cricket and his in-depth knowledge of the game. Ganguly also noted Bhattacharjee’s fondness for films and books, and remembered their non-political personal interactions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 09-08-2024 15:54 IST | Created: 09-08-2024 15:54 IST
Sourav Ganguly Reflects on Cricket Enthusiast Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
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Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly reflected on the late West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's deep passion for cricket, describing him as a true enthusiast of the game.

Upon his arrival in Kolkata from Mumbai, Ganguly told reporters that Bhattacharjee was well-versed in both contemporary and historical cricket, often engaging in detailed discussions about players and matches.

Ganguly also shared fond memories of Bhattacharjee's love for films and books, stating that their meetings were always a pleasure as the Chief Minister never brought up political matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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