Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 08 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Sourav Ganguly expressed deep sorrow over the death of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, highlighting their shared passion for cricket. Upon hearing the news after landing in Mumbai, Ganguly recalled their many conversations, stating, “He was completely cricket-crazy, never spoke about politics.” Ganguly shared that Bhattacharjee often discussed everything from his captaincy to Pankaj Roy's batting, showing a deep love for the game. Despite losing touch after 2008-09, Ganguly remembered him fondly and offered his condolences to the family. The former cricketer also noted Bhattacharjee’s enthusiasm for cinema, adding to the leader's diverse interests.
