Sourav calls Baichung's decision personal

Kolkata, Apr 1 (UNI) Former Indian cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly today said Indian soccer icon Bhaichung Bhutia's decision not to run with the Olympic torch was entirely his personal and expressed his regret at not being able to run with the torch himself.

Reacting to Bhaichung's decision, he said, ''It is his personal decision. I respect it. I cant comment on it.'' Then he added, ''I had received an invite to be in Delhi on April 17, but I will be in Bangalore then. Our first match is on the next day.'' IPL kicks off with the Kolkata team facing the Bangalore outfit on April 18.

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