World Cup winner Kapil Dev on Friday underwent an angioplasty at a hospital in New Delhi after complaining of chest pain.
The hospital, Fortis Escorts Okhla Road, issued a statement saying the former cricketer is currently in the ICU and under close supervision.
"Former Indian Cricket captain Kapil Dev, age 62 years, came to 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 by Dr Atul Mathur, Director of Cardiology Department, in the middle of the night.
"Currently, he is admitted in ICU and under close supervision of Dr Atul Mathur and his team. Kapil Dev is stable now and he is expected to get discharged in a couple of days," the hospital said in a statement.
The former Indian captain also has diabetes-related health issues.
The iconic all-rounder is known for inspiring the country by captaining India to a famous win in the cricket World Cup in 1983.
The news has shocked social media and many fans are posting their prayers and best wishes.
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We wish him a speedy recovery!
(With ANI inputs)