Kapil Dev ‘kidnapped’? Gautam Gambhir’s post goes viral but there’s a twist

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir shared a video on September 25 that left cricket fans puzzled and concerned. In the video, cricket legend Kapil Dev was portrayed as being "kidnapped," with his hands tied and a gag over his mouth. The video raised eyebrows and triggered a wave of curiosity among fans.

However, Gambhir followed up with another video today to clarify the situation. It turns out that the initial video was part of an advertisement for the ICC Men's World Cup.

Here’s the initial video:

Kapil Dev featured in the ad, where the residents of a village stage a "kidnapping" to ensure that there are no power outages during a crucial cricket match.

The marketing campaign, featuring the iconic World Cup-winning captain, aimed to emphasise the enthusiasm and excitement that cricket fans experience during major tournaments. It also highlighted the lengths to which fans are willing to go to ensure they don't miss a moment of cricket action.

Take a look at the ad:

Gambhir's post featuring Kapil Dev's participation in the ad not only generated buzz but also added an element of humour to the lead-up to the ICC Men's World Cup, creating anticipation and excitement among cricket enthusiasts eager to see their favorite teams in action.

ICC Men's World Cup 2023 is all set to begin on October 5 and conclude on November 19 and will span 48 matches across 10 venues. Before the World Cup, each team will play two warm-up matches to get ready for the 46-day-long tournament. Disney+ Hotstar has announced that it will stream the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for free on its mobile app.