New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Actor Ranveer Singh who is essaying the role of former cricketer Kapil Dev in his upcoming film '83,' on Friday wished a speedy recovery of the cricket legend who underwent an angioplasty earlier in the day.

"The Legend @therealkapildev embodies strength and resilience. Praying for a speedy recovery of my main man," tweeted Ranveer.

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The World Cup-winning captain, Dev, was admitted to a hospital in the early hours of Friday after he complained of chest pain.

The hospital, Fortis Escorts Okhla Road, issued a statement saying the former cricketer is currently in ICU and under close supervision.

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Ranveer Singh's upcoming film '83,' chronicles the historic win of the Indian team in the 1983 Cricket World Cup under the leadership of Kapil Dev. (ANI)

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