Legendary Indian Cricketer | Captain of 1983 World Cup Winning Team | All-Rounder Extraordinaire
Kapil Dev was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India. He is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest cricketers and one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game. Kapil Dev’s leadership and extraordinary performances brought India its first-ever Cricket World Cup victory in 1983, a landmark moment that transformed Indian cricket and inspired generations of players and fans.
As a fast bowler and hard-hitting batsman, Kapil Dev set numerous records, including being the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket at the time of his retirement.