Kapil Dev, India’s legendary all-rounder and World Cup-winning captain has been hospitalized after he suffered a heart attack at his residence in New Delhi on Friday (October 23) morning. It is reported that the 61-year old has undergone angioplasty surgery and currently he is said to be stable now.
“He is feeling okay now. I just spoke to his wife (Romi). He was feeling uneasy yesterday (Thursday). He is undergoing check-ups at a hospital as we speak,” former Test player and Indian Cricketers Association president Ashok Malhotra told PTI.
An official statement from the Fortis Escorts in Okhla Road, New Delhi which said, “Cricketer Kapil Dev came to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (Okhla Road) emergency department at 1:00 am on 23rd October with a complaint of chest pain. He was evaluated and an emergency coronary angioplasty was performed in the middle of the night. Currently, he is admitted to ICU and under the close supervision of Dr. Atul Mathur and his team. Kapil Dev is stable now and he is expected to get discharged in a couple of days”
Of late Kapil Dev has been following the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) very keenly and has been pretty active on social media and other platforms with his views about Indian cricket. Hence, the unfortunate news of his heart attack has left the entire social media shocked as fans took to different platforms to wish the legend a speedy recovery.
My prayers are with you 🙏 hope you get well soon #Kapildev paji
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2020
Concerned to learn that the legendary #KapilDev has suffered a heart attack & is in hospital. His mighty heart won many a battle for India. Wishing him the very best in winning this one too.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 23, 2020
Wishing the big-hearted, mighty Kapil Dev a speedy recovery. So much more to do.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 23, 2020
Wish a speedy recovery to #Kapildev paaji
My prayers are with you. Get well soon!— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) October 23, 2020
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