NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Developer Kapil He said on Friday he was “well on the way to recovery” after undergoing emergency heart surgery in New Delhi.
The 61-year-old, who led India to its first World Cup title in 1983, was rushed to a hospital in the capital after complaining of chest pain.
“Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack. He was evaluated and underwent emergency coronary angioplasty in the middle of the night, “said a hospital statement broadcast by the Press Trust of India.
“Kapil Dev is stable now and is expected to be discharged in a couple of days.”
In a short statement on Instagram and Twitter, Dev thanked fans for their great support, but did not offer details about what had happened.
“Thank you all for all the love and concern. I am overwhelmed with good wishes and well on my way to recovery,” he said.
The 61-year-old, who led India to its first World Cup title in 1983, was rushed to a hospital in the capital after complaining of chest pain.
“Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack. He was evaluated and underwent emergency coronary angioplasty in the middle of the night, “said a hospital statement broadcast by the Press Trust of India.
“Kapil Dev is stable now and is expected to be discharged in a couple of days.”
In a short statement on Instagram and Twitter, Dev thanked fans for their great support, but did not offer details about what had happened.
“Thank you all for all the love and concern. I am overwhelmed with good wishes and well on my way to recovery,” he said.
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The news had sparked a flurry of comments on social media from cricketers and fans, and current Indian captain Virat Kohli wished the once feared off-roader a speedy recovery.
“Please join me in sending prayers, strength and good wishes,” said Madan Lal, a bowler on the 1983 “Kapil’s Devils” team that shocked the West Indies in the World Cup final. at Lord’s.
Dev took 687 tests and terrains a day and scored nearly 9,000 runs during a 16-year international career.
After retiring in 1994, he became a coach and coach of the national team. In 2002, Dev was named “Indian Cricketer of the Century” by Wisden.
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