I am often asked apart from cricket what is Sourav's other obsession. I have no qualms in admitting -- he is a foodie of the highest order.
"A typical Bengali that he is, he swears by anything that is good to eat -- biryani topping his list."
"We know a chef Khalil, whose biryani is the first thing Sourav would have on completion of a tour. He is also extremely fond of prawns and fish. Sourav takes great interest in inviting friends over for lunch and dinner."
"Once he invited Sunil Gavaskar and his friends over for dinner. I still remember how Gavaskar polished off Tangra Maacher Jhaal and Parshe Maacher Jhol prepared by our cook Sabitri."
"Each time Gavaskar visits Kolkata Sourav and I gift him with Mishti Doi and Sandesh. Without them, Gavaskar's trip to the city would never be complete."
"Sachin (Tendulkar) has been here for lunch and dinner on many occasions. He too is a fishetarian."
Image: Sourav and his elder brother Snehashish Ganguly with the Ranji Trophy which Bengal won in 1989-90
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