The cricket fraternity on Friday took to social media to wish speedy recovery to 1983 World Cup-winning Indian captain Kapil Dev who has undergone an angioplasty.
“Please join me in sending prayers, strength and good wishes to Kapil and Romi Dev for his speedy recovery. Kapil was taken to the hospital in time as he complained of uneasiness. As per the doctors the procedure has been successful and he will be home soon,” tweeted Kapil’s former India teammate Madan Lal.
Sachin Tendulkar said: “Take care Kapil Dev! Praying for your quick recovery. Get well soon Paaji.”
“Praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon paaji,” said Virat Kohli.
“Wishing great Kapil Dev a speedy recovery post his angioplasty, you have been a fighter always Paaji and you will come out of this fighting fit,” said Mohammad Kaif.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the greatest champion cricketer of our times…Guru MEHR Karehga..!Love Always Kapil…!” tweeted Bishan Singh Bedi.
“Get well soon Kapil Paaji. Wishing you a speedy recovery,” said VVS Laxman.
“Get well soon paji,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh.
“Dear paji! Praying for your speedy recovery! Get well soon please after cricket I still need some golfing lessons,” said Yuvraj Singh on the micro-blogging website.
“Wishing the big-hearted, mighty Kapil Dev a speedy recovery. So much more to do,” said Harsha Bhogle.
Kapil, 61, was operated upon on Thursday night at the Fortis-Escorts Hospital located in south Delhi.
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