Kapil Dev is a former Indian international cricketer regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the sport's history. A fast-medium bowler who also batted aggressively, he captained India to its first Cricket World Cup title in 1983, a victory widely credited with transforming cricket's popularity in India, and remained one of the country's leading wicket-takers and run-scorers through the 1980s.
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Career HighlightCaptained India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup; the only player in cricket history with more than 400 Test wickets and 5,000 Test runs. 1 Classification
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born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricket team captain.
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born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricket team captain.
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born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricket team captain.
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Dev was the captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
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In 2002, he was named by Wisden as the Indian Cricketer of the Century.
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