Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev Birthday: Must known facts of 'Haryana Hurricane'

by Ankur Garg Jan 06, 2023

Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj, also known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport. Kapil Dev is a retired Indian cricketer who is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. Here are a few interesting facts about Kapil Dev:

Interesting facts about Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India.
"The Haryana Hurricane" is a nickname that was given to Kapil Dev."The Haryana Hurricane," reflects his fast bowling prowess and the impact he had on the game.
He made his debut for the Indian national cricket team in 1978 and played a key role in the team's success over the next two decades.
Kapil Dev is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket for India, with a total of 434 wickets in 131 matches.
In 1983, Kapil Dev led the Indian team to its first-ever World Cup victory, beating West Indies in the final. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his all-round performances, which included taking a tournament-high 15 wickets.
He was named the Indian Cricketer of the Century by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002.
Kapil Dev is the only cricketer in history to have taken more than 400 wickets and scored over 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He is also the leading wicket-taker for India in Tests and ODIs.
In 1991, Kapil Dev was inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 1982.
In 2002, Kapil Dev retired from international cricket and was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.
Kapil Dev has also written several books and has worked as a commentator and coach after his playing career ended.
After retiring from cricket in 1994, Kapil Dev turned to coach and commentary. He has also written several books and worked as a television presenter. In 2019, he was inducted into the Legends Club of Cricket.
In 2019, a biographical film about Kapil Dev's life and career, titled "83," was released. The film was directed by Kabir Khan and starred actor Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev.