Mumbai: Former India captain and Chairman of Cricket Advisory Committee Kapil Dev interacts with media during a press conference, in Mumbai, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Incumbent Ravi Shastri today, was re-appointed head coach of the Indian men's team by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, a decision that was expected and has the backing of captain Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI8_16_2019_000126B)Former India world cup winning captain Kapil Dev has suffered a heart attack and he is currently admitted to a Delhi hospital where the legendary cricketer is undergoing angioplasty surgery.
Kapil, 61, is still regarded as one of the finest all-rounders that the cricket world has produced. He led India to their first World Cup triumph in 1983.
The unfortunate news has left his fans shocked and social media is abuzz with wishes for The Haryana Hurricane’s speedy recovery.
Kapil, who has been quite vocal in his opinions about the game, inspired India to an unforgettable World Cup victory in 1983 where they defeated the mighty West Indies in the final at the Lord’s.
A look at some of the social media reactions:
Wishing the big-hearted, mighty Kapil Dev a speedy recovery. So much more to do.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 23, 2020
Wishing u speedy recovery sir @therealkapildev 🙏…
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 23, 2020
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