Kapil Dev: World Cup-Winning Skipper To Legendary All-Rounder
By Somak Adhikari
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FIRST GENUINE PACER
Kapil Dev was the first genuine fast bowler to emerge for India when he burst upon the scene as a teenager in 1978.??
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EPIC KNOCK VS ZIMBABWE
In the 1983 World Cup, Kapil Dev's 175 not out became the highest ODI score at that time and saved India from elimination.??
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1983 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH
At just 24, Kapil Dev led India to their first World Cup title in 1983.??
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4 SIXES IN 4 BALLS
In 1990, Kapil Dev smashed 4 sixes in 4 balls to save the follow-on vs England at Lord's.??
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1st INDIAN TO 400 TEST WICKETS
Kapil Dev was only the 2nd man overall and 1st Indian to take 400 Test wickets.??
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WORLD RECORD
Kapil Dev finished his career with 434 Test wickets, a world record he held until 2000.??
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GENUINE ALL-ROUNDER
Kapil Dev was an attacking batter and could play some brisk knocks as a lower-middle order batter and more often than not open the bowling for India.??
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LEGACY
Kapil Dev is a legend and is rated as one of the best all-rounders the world has ever seen.??
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