India’s first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev underwent angioplasty on Friday after complaining of chest pain and is expected to be released in the coming days, the hospital where he said. is logged in.
The 61-year-old became uncomfortable Thursday after which he was taken to a hospital.
“Cricketer Kapil Dev arrived at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (Okhla Road) emergency department at 1:00 am on October 23 with a complaint of chest pain. He was evaluated and an emergency coronary angioplasty was performed in the middle of the night, “the hospital said. set.
“He is currently in the ICU and under the close supervision of Dr. Atul Mathur and his team. Kapil Dev is stable now and is expected to be discharged in a couple of days.”
Angioplasty is a procedure to open blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow to the heart.
Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) President Ashok Malhotra, a friend of Kapil, previously told PTI that the iconic cricketer is fine.
“He feels fine now. I just spoke to his wife (Romi). He was uncomfortable yesterday. He is undergoing checkups at a hospital as we speak,” said Malhotra, also a former Test player.
Unverified reports indicated that the 1983 World Cup winner had suffered a heart attack. However, a source close to Kapil said: “The heart attack was a rumor. He is absolutely fine.”
The legendary off-roader received a wish for a speedy recovery from many on social media, including current India captain Virat Kohli.
“Praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon paaji,” he said.
“I wish you a speedy recovery @therealkapildev sir. Force always,” added India batsman Shikhar Dhawan.
“For those who have called to inquire, your prayers and wishes are passed on to the family and received with gratitude. Good health and strength,” read a tweet from Kapil’s former teammate Madan Lal.
Kapil, one of the best cricketers in India, played 131 tests and 225 ODI.
He is the only player in cricket history to claim more than 400 wickets (434) and accumulate more than 5000 races in Trials.
Kapil was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame in 2010.
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