Published 14:04 IST, October 26th 2020

Kapil Dev released from hospital after two days, can resume daily activities soon

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, who was admitted to a Delhi hospital after he suffered from a heart attack, was discharged on Sunday.

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Former India captain Kapil Dev, who h suffered a heart attack in early hours of Friday, was mitted to Fortis Escort Hospital in Delhi. prolific ex-cricketer underwent an angioplasty at hospital and his condition is w stable. Kapil Dev was discharged from hospital on Sunday, October 25. 

Kapil Dev health update

As per a statement issued by hospital, y discharged ex-cricketer on Sunday afteron. Kapil Dev will be able to resume his day-to-day activities very soon. Dr Atul Mathur, who operated on 61-year-old, will conduct regular follow-up consultations with Dev in coming days. 

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Fans of cricketer h wished a speedy recovery for him and social media was flooded with wishes for sporting icon. Kapil Dev h thanked his fans for ir prayers and was overwhelmed with love and response he received after news of his heart attack broke out. Former teammate Chetan Sharma took to his Twitter account to share this update. 

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Kapil Dev's career highlights

Kapil Dev enjoyed an illustrious career that spanned 16 years. He was hailed as one of most accomplished all-rounders in game of cricket and earned several accoles for his remarkable performances. His contributions in historic 1983 World Cup were instrumental in India's momentous victory.  

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former all-rounder represented country in 131 Test matches and has 5,248 runs to his name with eight centuries. Kapil Dev was regarded as a formidable fast bowler and claimed 434 Test wickets. In ODIs, he amassed 3,783 runs and scalped 253 wickets.

Kapil Dev net worth

As per celebritynetworth.com, Kapil Dev's net worth figure stands at $30 million. Post his retirement, Kapil Dev has delved into several businesses. Kapil Dev has a 5% stake in Zicom Electronics and has hotel chains in Chandigarh and Patna by name of Captain's Eleven and Kaptain's Retreat Hotel. Moreover, he also has a stake in Dev Musco Lighting Pvt Limited, a company that installs floodlights in stiums across India.

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Kapil Dev family 

World Cup-winning captain married his wife Romi Bhatia in 1980. couple became proud parents of a baby girl in 1996. cricketer is very close to his daughter Amiya Dev and considers her as centre of his world. 

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Source: Chetan Sharma Twitter 

14:04 IST, October 26th 2020