V.V.S. Laxman on Tuesday paid tribute to Sourav Ganguly, saying the former India captain was "unconventional and fiercely proud" and always wore his heart on his sleeve.

"Unconventional and fiercely proud, Sourav Ganguly wore his heart on his sleeve. And, sometimes, bared it too!" said Laxman while tweeting the famous Lord's balcony picture when Ganguly took off his shirt after India defeated England in the NatWest Trophy final.