Gautam Gambhir’s post featuring Kapil Dev’s participation in the ad for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 has created buzz.
A recent video featuring India’s legendary World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, being handcuffed and led into a room by two unidentified men caused quite a stir on social media. Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, along with many netizens, expressed concerns about Kapil Dev’s well-being. Questions arose regarding the video’s authenticity, with speculations about whether it was a genuine incident or an elaborate advertising stunt. However, Gambhir took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to shed light on the context behind the viral video.
Gambhir had posted on X, “Anyone else received this clip, too? Hope it’s not actually @therealkapildev and that Kapil Paaji is fine!”
Anyone else received this clip, too? Hopepil Paaji is fine! pic.twitter.com/KsIV33Dbmp
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 25, 2023
It has since been clarified that the video was part of a promotional shoot for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. With this revelation, Gambhir playfully acknowledged Kapil Dev’s acting skills, saying, “Areh @therealkapildev paaji well played! Acting ka World Cup bhi aap hi jeetoge! Ab hamesha yaad rahega ki ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is free on @DisneyPlusHS mobile.”
Kapil Dev’s illustrious international career began in October 1978 against Pakistan. He participated in 131 Test matches, amassing 5,248 runs and claiming 438 wickets. In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), the all-rounder represented India in 225 games, securing 253 wickets and scoring 3,783 runs. Kapil Dev’s iconic century, a memorable 175-run innings against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, became etched in cricketing history. It was in that same tournament that Kapil Dev’s heroics led India to their maiden World Cup triumph, defeating the formidable West Indies in the final.
Recognized for his contributions to the sport, Kapil Dev is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards. He bid farewell to his playing career in 1994, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cricket.
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