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KapilDev

Cricketer and 1983 World Cup–winning captain

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 434Test wickets
  • 5,000+Test runs
  • 24age as World Cup–winning captain
  • 175*famous ODI innings at No. 5 or lower

Kapil Dev is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history — a fast-medium bowler and hard-hitting middle-order batter who led India to its first World Cup title in 1983, aged just 24.

Chandigarh roots

Kapil Dev Nikhanj was born in Chandigarh to Ram Lal Nikhanj, a teak merchant, and Rajkumari. He studied at D.A.V. College in the city.

A record-breaking career

He made a striking first-class debut for Haryana in 1975, taking six wickets against Punjab. At international level he became the only player to take more than 400 wickets (434) and score more than 5,000 runs in Test cricket, and he retired in 1994 as the first bowler to take 200 ODI wickets.

1983 and beyond

As captain he won the 1983 Cricket World Cup — still the youngest captain to lift the trophy. He was also part of the squad that won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket, and later coached the Indian team from 1999 to 2000.

Timeline

  1. 1959Born in Chandigarh on 6 January
  2. 1975First-class debut for Haryana
  3. 1982Awarded the Padma Shri
  4. 1983Captains India to the Cricket World Cup title
  5. 1991Awarded the Padma Bhushan
  6. 1994Retires from international cricket
  7. 2002Named Wisden’s Indian Cricketer of the Century
  8. 2010Inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Honours

  • Padma Shri (1982)
  • Padma Bhushan (1991)
  • Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century (2002)
  • ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2010)
  • C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2013)

Quick questions

Where was Kapil Dev born?

Kapil Dev was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh and a student of D.A.V. College, Chandigarh.

When was Kapil Dev born?

Kapil Dev was born on 6 January 1959.

What is Kapil Dev known for?

Kapil Dev is known for 1983 Cricket World Cup, All-round records and An unbeaten 175 in ODIs.

What awards has Kapil Dev received?

Honours include Padma Shri (1982); Padma Bhushan (1991); Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century (2002); ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2010); C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2013).

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