Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev hospitalised after suffering heart attack
Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has suffered a heart attack and is undergoing angioplasty surgery at a hospital in New Delhi. Dev was the captain who led to India to their maiden World Cup triumph in 1983. He is one of the finest all-rounders that the cricket world has seen.
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev @therealkapildev suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty at a hospital in Delhi. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
— Teena Thacker (@Teensthack) October 23, 2020
Dev is also dealing with diabetes-related health issues. According to several reports coming out, Kapil Dev is in a stable condition after undergoing angioplasty and he is out of danger. However, the news of has shocked the cricket fraternity as cricketers and fans flocked on social media platforms to wish the ‘Haryana Hurricane’ a speedy recovery.
Take care @therealkapildev! Praying for your quick recovery. Get well soon Paaji. ??
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 23, 2020
My prayers are with you ? hope you get well soon #Kapildev paji
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2020
Statement by Fortis Escort on #KapilDev:
Cricketer Kapil Dev came to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (Okhla Road) emergency department at 1:00 am on 23 October with a complaint of chest pain. He was evaluated &
emergency coronary angioplasty was performed in the middle of night— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) 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
