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Ganguly returns home, waiting for Maradona

Sourav Ganguly returned home to an emotional welcome at the Kolkata airport evening, with the police even having to resort to a mild lathicharge to control fans who had turned up in great numbers to get a glimpse of the retired international cricketer.

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Sourav Ganguly returned home to an emotional welcome at the Kolkata airport on Tuesday evening, with the police even having to resort to a mild lathicharge to control fans who had turned up in great numbers to get a glimpse of the retired international cricketer.

Officials from the Cricket Association of Bengal CAB rolled out a red carpet for the former captain, presenting him with a basket of 113 roses.

Later, Ganguly said there was much to look forward to as he started a new life, and his priority was to see legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.

Maradona will be in Kolkata on a two-day trip, and Ganguly, himself a keen football fan, is looking forward to catching up with the 1986 World Cup winning footballer.

8220;Just to see him Maradona is a dream come true,8221; Ganguly said. 8220;I am very excited about Maradona8217;s Kolkata trip.8221;

He brought up the names of both Maradona and Pele when talking about his retirement.

8220;Everyone has to go some day. Even Pele and Maradona had to go, it8217;s part and parcel of the game,8221; he said.

 

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