'The Champion Is Back In Action', Kapil Dev Fans Rejoice Watching Him Play Golf After Recovering From Heart Attack

Two weeks ago, former Indian Captain Kapil Dev underwent angioplasty after suffering heart stroke. The legend was seen playing golf, the sport he took after retiring from cricket.

Two weeks after undergoing an angioplasty, World Cup-winning former India captain Kapil Dev was back to playing golf and fans are rejoicing watching their favourite legend passionately lifting up the golf stick. The 61-year-old had said that he would like to get back to playing golf as soon as the doctors allowed him and, on Thursday, he was seen teeing off at the Delhi Golf Club. Also Read|Cricketer Krunal Pandya Stopped At Mumbai Airport For Possession Of Undisclosed Amount Of Gold “You can’t express in words what fun it is to be back on the golf course or a cricket ground. It is beautiful to be back at the golf course, having fun and playing with friends. That’s what life is all about,” Kapil posted a video message on his Twitter handle.

Good to be back on the Golf Course .... pic.twitter.com/M3V6D7KEoF

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) November 12, 2020

Kapil Dev had to be rushed to the hospital and doctors performed an undergo an emergency angioplasty. Angioplasty is a procedure to open blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow to the heart. The operation was successful and Dev was discharged from the hospital only a few days later. Kapil Dev later posted a video of himself on Twitter, saying that he is feeling good and is looking forward to meeting everyone soon. Seeing the World Cup hero back on his feet and enjoying the new innings in his life delighted his fans and well-wishers.

Once a champion always a champion- Good to see you back @therealkapildev paaji. https://t.co/LoRm2yGP66

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) November 12, 2020

Once a champion, always a champion https://t.co/cgzMszRS53

— Ponjit Dowarah (@ponjitdowarah) November 13, 2020

Haryana Hurricane. Welcome back Captain. (not to miss, the bat swing) https://t.co/bQ522k2Lna

— Aniket Bose (@ABnormalConnect) November 12, 2020

Our man is back in action! All of India is proud and happy. As are his fans the world over! Have a great #Diwali @therealkapildev#Kapildev #golf https://t.co/rWHhhDPHl9

— Dr Ambrish Mithal (@DrAmbrishMithal) November 13, 2020

Kapil has been an avid amateur golfer since his retirement from international cricket back in 1994 and also taken part in many events over the years.