Kapil Dev's Heartfelt Support: Promises to Share a Drink with Cancer Fighter Anshuman

Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev shared a heartfelt message for his former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad, who is currently battling cancer and undergoing treatment in London. Kapil Dev has been a constant support for Anshuman during this time. He fondly recalled their old memories of playing together and noted that they had captained each other at different times. Kapil prayed for Anshuman's recovery and expressed his desire to catch up with him over coffee or a drink once he gets better.

"Hi Anshu, I know you are going through a rough time, but it doesn't matter, we have all gone through rough times in life. I remember all the good days. The first time? When I played under you, you were my captain. And I remember when I was captain you got two hundred runs in Jalandhar against Pakistan, so good memories. Bad difficult times come and go, but I know that you are a fighter. Come on, cheer up and try to live a life, whatever God has given you and I wish you get better and better and be happy," Kapil Dev said in a video posted by journalist Vijay Lokapally.

Kapil Dev shows support to Anshuman

Kapil Dev urged the BCCI to provide financial help for Anshuman Gaekwad, who is suffering from blood cancer. In response, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced an aid of Rs 1 crore for Gaekwad. Shah also personally spoke to Gaekwad's family to offer support during this difficult time.

We all have to go one day, but the best part about human beings is fighting it out the way you fight it out on the cricket field. Whatever is going to happen, will happen. I hope we meet soon. We will all celebrate together. We had a good time. You just look after yourself. It doesn't matter whatever happened, it happened for good, and I think you are a wonderful person. We had great stories to talk about. We have a lot to talk about, but firstly you need to get well soon. We will have coffee together and if nothing, then we can have a little drink together as well. Look after yourself. Love you from the entire cricket community. We all feel proud of you to remember that. Don't let us down? Look after yourself? Love you Anshu. Take care."

Kapil Dev mentioned that he was trying to arrange funds for Anshuman Gaekwad with the help of several former cricketers, including Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, Sandeep Patil, Dilip Vengsarkar, Madan Lal, Ravi Shastri, and Kirti Azad, before the BCCI announced the aid of Rs 1 crore.