Legendary Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev Suffers Heart Attack; Undergoes Surgery: Report   

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has suffered a heart attack and is currently hospitalised in Delhi. The 61-year-old star has reportedly undergone an angioplasty surgery.

Kapil is one of the finest all-rounders that the cricket world has ever produced. He had also led India to their first World Cup triumph in 1983 where they defeated the West Indies in the final at the Lord’s. 

This sudden news about Kapil Dev has left fans and the cricket fraternity in shock.

After the news went viral, social media was filled with wishes for The Haryana Hurricane’s speedy recovery.

Details about what Angioplasty is: It is a heart attack is a coronary artery disease where the arteries in the heart become narrowed or blocked due to a buildup of cholesterol or plaque, according to MedlinePlus. 

In such cases, less blood can flow through them and therefore the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen leading to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack.

Below are 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 @therealkapildev good health & a speedy recovery. Take care sir!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 23, 2020

My prayers are with you 🙏 hope you get well soon #Kapildev paji

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2020

Wishing u speedy recovery sir @therealkapildev 🙏...

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 23, 2020

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 night: Fortis Escorts, Okhla, Delhi https://t.co/8B71eclyq1

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2020