Born on 6 January 1959, Kapil Dev Nikhanj became India’s first true fast-bowling all-rounder. His raw pace, physical strength and fearless style made him the “Haryana Hurricane”.
✔ Led India to the 1983 World Cup victory
✔ First player to score 5,000+ Test runs AND take 400 Test wickets
✔ Former world record holder for most Test wickets
✔ Wisden Cricketer of the Year
✔ Inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Kapil Dev changed the destiny of Indian cricket. He brought fast bowling culture to India, won India’s first World Cup, and inspired generations of cricketers including Dhoni, Kohli and Bumrah.
His fearless attitude, fitness, hard-hitting and leadership created the foundation for modern Indian cricket.