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Kapil Dev Nikhanj (Pronunciation: [kəpil deːʋ] born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricketer. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, he was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting middle-order batsman.
Kapil Dev was the greatest pace bowler and allrounder India has produced, leading them to the 1983 World Cup and taking the world record of Test wickets. Learn more about his career, stats, records, videos and photos at ESPNcricinfo.
- Male
- February 6, 1959
- India
Learn about Kapil Dev, India's greatest fast-bowling allrounder and captain of their 1983 World Cup win. See his career stats, achievements and biography on the ICC Hall of Fame website.
Kapil Dev is one of the greatest cricketers of all time, who led India to their first World Cup triumph in 1983. He was also a prolific bowler and batsman in Test cricket, scoring over 5000 runs and taking 400 wickets in his career.
Watch the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev share his story of passion, grind and victory in this TEDxShivNadarUniversity talk. Learn how he overcame all barriers and became one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game.
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Oct 23, 2020 · The former pace bowler and batsman, who captained India's World Cup winning team in 1983, underwent a heart surgery in Delhi. He is one of the greatest all-rounders to play the game and has received wishes from many current players.
Find out the complete career history of Kapil Dev including highest scores, centuries, half centuries, wickets and more.