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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
CAB chief, wife survive boat capsize in Puri
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A leisurely boat ride nearly turned into a death trap for Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita, when the vessel capsized in the rough sea near Puri's Light House beach. The couple, along with three other tourists, were about 100 metres from the shore when a massive wave struck their speedboat, flipping it. Swift action by alert lifeguards prevented the adventure boat ride from turning tragic. While the incident took place on Saturday evening, the matter came to light on Monday when video footage emerged of the incident, prompting the Puri district administration to launch a probe. "I have been coming to Puri for 31 years, but never experienced anything like this. We owe our lives to the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa Chandi, and the brave lifeguards who rushed to our rescue," said Snehasish, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly's elder brother Narrating their 20-minute ordeal, Arpita said, "It is a second life for us. We are still in trauma. For those terrifying moments under the capsized boat, we had given up all hope." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She said the sea was rough and the waves were towering over them. "Even though it was a 10-seater boat, there were just four or five of us. Before boarding the speedboat, I had asked the operator whether it was safe to venture into the sea in such inclement weather. The greedy operator assured us it was safe," said Arpita, who intends to write to the Odisha CM and Puri SP to strengthen safety measures. Lifeguard G Appa Rao said the tourists were lucky it was not dark and the incident happened close to the shoreline. "Had the incident happened far into the sea, it could have been fatal." Panchanan Reddy, another lifeguard, said at least 15 of them rushed to the sea and pulled back the tourists to safety. "Such a boat capsize incident had never occurred in Puri sea, though drowning incidents happen regularly. We keep saving 5-10 tourists every day," he said. Following the incident, Puri district administration ordered a probe. "We have launched a thorough investigation. While the operator had necessary permits, we are examining if any safety protocols had been breached or not. Action will be taken," Puri district collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said, lauding the lifeguards for their prompt response.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sourav Ganguly's brother, sister-in-law survive boat capsize
BHBANESWAR: A leisurely boat ride nearly turned into a death trap for Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita, when the vessel capsized in the rough sea near Puri's Light House beach. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Snehashish is the elder brother of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The couple, along with three other tourists, were about 100m from the shore when a massive wave struck their speedboat, flipping it. Swift action by lifeguards prevented the adventure boat ride from turning tragic. While the incident took place on Saturday evening, the matter came to light on Monday when video footage emerged of the incident, prompting the Puri district administration to launch a probe. "I have been coming to Puri for 31 years, but never experienced anything like this. We owe our lives to the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa Chandi, and the brave lifeguards who rushed to our rescue," Snehasish said. Narrating their 20-minute ordeal, Arpita said, "It is a second life for us. We are still in trauma. For those terrifying moments under the capsized boat, we had given up all hope." She said the sea was rough and the waves were towering over them. "Even though it was a 10-seater boat, there were just four or five persons in it. Before boarding the speedboat, I had asked the operator whether it was safe to venture into the sea in such inclement weather. The greedy operator assured us it was safe," said Arpita, who intends to write to Odisha CM and Puri SP to strengthen safety measures. Lifeguard G Appa Rao said the tourists were lucky it was not dark and the incident happened close to the shoreline. Panchanan Reddy, another lifeguard, said at least 15 of them rushed to sea and pulled the tourists to safety. "Such a boat capsize incident has never occurred in Puri sea," he said.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sourav Ganguly's Brother Recalls Near-Death Experience In Puri At Sea: "Trapped Beneath..."
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly 's brother Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a narrow escape in Odisha on Sunday after their speedboat capsized in the sea. The couple was on a holiday in Puri and were enjoying water sports activity when the incident happened. Snehasish Ganguly is a former Bengal cricketer and current president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Both Snehashish and Arpita are safe and have returned to Kolkata. "I thank Lord Jagannath. This is sort of a second life for us," Snehashish told Cricbuzz on Monday. "It was a life-threatening accident. Our boat capsized inside the sea and we were saved by the local people and lifeguards." Snehasish added that visiting Puri has been sort of a tradition for them. "I visit Puri every year - it has been a tradition for the past 31 years. I perform puja at the Jagannath Temple annually. On Saturday, we suddenly decided to go into the sea. I don't know why I chose to do it - it was a last-minute decision," he said. "It was around 5:30 in the evening when we boarded the boat along with another couple. There were lifeguards on board. Suddenly, a powerful wave struck the boat, and it capsized instantly, turning [it] upside down. We were trapped beneath the capsized boat, inside the water. "Before we could even realise what had happened, another wave struck, and the boat flipped upright. That gave us a chance to wriggle free from the trapped situation. Around that time, some lifeguards also reached and rescued us. I can't express the relief - I just thank Lord Jagannath." VIDEO | Puri, Odisha: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President and brother of former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, Snehasish Ganguly, and his wife Arpita Ganguly were safely rescued after they encountered a horror as their speedboat capsized off Puri coast.… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025 A viral video shows the speedboat upside down in the rough sea waters as lifeguards try to rescue tourists. Officials used rubber floats to rescue them.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Sourav Ganguly's brother Snehasish Ganguly, sister-in-law narrowly escape speedboat mishap in Puri; here's what happened
Former Bengal cricketer Snehasish Ganguly encountered a harrowing experience on Saturday, May 24, after the speedboat he and his wife, Arptia, were travelling in capsized at sea in Puri, Odisha. He and his wife Arpita are back in Kolkata after their miraculous escape. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Snehasish said: "It was a life-threatening accident. The boat capsized and we were saved by the local people and fishermen. I thank Lord Jagannath. This is sort of second life for us." Snehasish is former Indian legendary captain Sourav Ganguly's brother and the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The 56-year-old and his wife were enjoying a water sports activity in Puri while on holiday when the accident happened at sea. A huge wave hit their speedboat and forced the duo and other occupants into the sea, and they had to be rescued by lifeguards who used rubber floats to bring them to safety. Snehasish represented Bengal in 59 Ranji Trophy matches and has scored 2,534 runs along with two wickets to his name. Arpita Ganguly spoke to television channel NDTV and said as soon as the duo ventured into the sea on their speedboat, a huge wave capsized the boat. 'The sea was already very rough. There was a capacity of 10 people on the boat, but they allowed only three to four people on board. This was the last boat to go into the sea for the day. "We had raised concerns over going into the sea, but the operators told us that it is fine,' she was quoted as saying to NDTV. She further added that, 'If the lifeguards had not come, we would not have been saved. I'm still in faced something like this. If there had been more people on the boat, maybe it would not have flipped.' Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Mint
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Sourav Ganguly optimistic about Eden Gardens hosting IPL 2025 summit clash, says 'Is it that easy to shift final?'
Sourav Ganguly, former BCCI president and cricketing legend has recently expressed confidence that Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will retain its slot to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on June 3. Ganguly's optimism is rooted in the strong ties between the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and the BCCI. The IPL 2025 season was halted for a week on May 8 due to the India-Pakistan conflict. The final was originally scheduled for May 25 but has now been shifted to June 3. Eden Gardens hosted the opening match of the 2025 edition and was awarded the final following Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning performance in 2024. According to the previous schedule, the venue was going to host Qualifier 2 on May 23 and the final on May 25. However, the BCCI is yet to confirm whether Kolkata will retain these matches, sparking speculations regarding possible venues including Ahmedabad. Sourav Ganguly addressed the uncertainty surrounding Eden Gardens' role in the playoffs. 'No, no, we're trying to talk to the BCCI,' he said at the All India Invitation Inter-School Regatta in Kolkata when questioned about the possibility of hosting the final as planned. He further added, 'Is it that easy to shift the final? It's Eden's Playoffs, and I am sure everything will be sorted. I'm very hopeful." On Friday, a group of fans protested outside Eden Gardens, demanding that the final remain in Kolkata. Sourav gave his take on the matter and said, 'Protest doesn't help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal.' The primary reason behind the BCCI's hesitation to confirm Eden Gardens as the final clash's venue is the looming southwest monsoon. It is expected to arrive in the region around early June. The CAB has proactively submitted data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to the BCCI, asserting that Kolkata's weather will remain good for cricket on June 3. However, the BCCI has indicated that long-term weather forecasts lack precision at this stage. Sourav Ganguly noted that Kolkata has already completed its league matches at the venue and explained why Eden Gardens was not included in the initial rescheduling announcements. 'Kolkata has finished its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list,' he expressed. As the BCCI weighs its options, the cricketing world awaits confirmation on whether Eden Gardens will uphold its tradition of hosting the IPL's grand finale.
