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Our first cricket World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has always played his cricket from the heart. That same passion defines the man even today. Whether it is golf or medical sciences, his intent remains the same — to make life better for people around him. He believes that a meaningful life lies in ensuring that people remain healthy, wealthy and wise.
Perhaps that very thinking led Kapil Dev to pursue a dream beyond the cricket field — the creation of a world-class healthcare facility. The result is KDSG Hospital, a super-speciality institution in Sector 10, Greater Noida West, that reflects both vision and compassion. KD stands for Kapil Dev, while SG represents his partner Sunil Gupta. Together, they have created something that goes far beyond business — a place dedicated to healing.
What makes the gesture even more special is that Kapil Dev has not forgotten the men who stood shoulder to shoulder with him during India’s greatest cricketing triumph — the 1983 World Cup. Every member of that historic squad is entitled to free treatment at the hospital in case of any medical need. It is a remarkable gesture and a reminder of the bond that still exists within that legendary team.
With cashless facilities and several Uttar Pradesh government health schemes also available, the hospital promises to become a reliable destination for patients seeking quality treatment.
For Kapil Dev, this is yet another innings played with the same sincerity and generosity that defined his cricket — an innings dedicated not to records, but to humanity.
Remember, he is the same man who has always batted for cricketers receiving adequate medical support after retirement. He had even suggested to the board that a corpus be created to help former players who struggle to afford proper medical treatment. Who can forget the situation of Anshuman Gaekwad, who practically had to struggle and push hard to arrange treatment abroad?
But now, the KDSG Super Speciality Hospital is here to offer world-class treatment. Even Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who inaugurated the hospital, has vouched for the initiative — a testament to the scale and intent behind the project.
