Kalam most down to earth person I’ve met: Sourav Ganguly

In a press conference in Delhi, India’s cricketing legend Sourav Ganguly shared some memories about the recently deceased 11th President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Having met him a couple of times, Dada remembered Kalam as a simple man, “I remember shaking hands with him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan after the World Cup in 2003. While he didn’t know much of cricket, we explained to him how 11 players can play with a single ball. Anil(Kumble) asked him about his area of expertise.”

When asked if he had some particularly fond memories of the Science Wiz, the Maharaj of Indian cricket smiled, “I received the Padma Shree from him. He’s definitely one of the most down to earth persons I’ve met. Its startling how one could hold the highest civilian post in a country, yet connect to the masses so well. All of us have to leave once, but it’s about how you go. I think because of the way he served the country, he died where he belongs - among students.”

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