Kapil Dev: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

The name Kapil Dev is closely associated with Indian cricket. India took a giant stride toward becoming a cricketing juggernaut under Kapil’s leadership when they defeated the formidable West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final. There is no denying Kapil’s enormous influence on Indian cricket. He was the very first Indian fast bowler to earn the respect of batsmen everywhere. India has previously produced a number of military medium pacers, but since his advent, the country’s fast bowling scene has entirely changed. Here was a fast bowler who could throw down “body blows” when necessary and swing both ways.

He surpassed Hadlee’s record of 431 wickets to become the world’s leading wicket-taker in 1994 during a home Test match against Sri Lanka. When Anil Kumble surpassed it, his Test innings total of 9/83 was the best by an Indian bowler. He was named the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002, and after retirement, he took on the role of the team coach. When he was among the cricketers Manoj Prabhakar implicated in the match-fixing incident, his reign at the top came to an end in tears. He became an executive member of the Indian Cricket League in 2007, a separate organization that is not recognized by the BCCI. But as a result, he was fired from the NCA.

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Batting and fielding statistics of Kapil Dev in TEST format are innings (184), runs (5248), HS (163), Ave (31.05) and MAT (131). Batting and fielding statistics of Kapil Dev in ODI format are innings (198), runs (3883), HS (175), Ave (23.79). Batting and fielding statistics of Kapil Dev in FC format are innings (384), runs (11356), HS (293) and Ave (32.91).

Bowling statistics of Kapil Dev in TEST format are Innings (227), Balls (27740), runs (12867), Wkts (434), Econ (2.78) and Ave (29.64). Bowling statistics of Kapil Dev in ODI format are Innings (221), runs (6945), Wkts (253), Econ (3.71) and Ave (27.45). Bowling statistics of Kapil Dev in FC format are runs (22626), Wkts (335), Econ (2.77) and Ave (27.09).

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Kapil Dev’s Biography

1. Real Name : Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj
2. Nickname: Haryana Hurricane, KD
3. Profession: Indian cricketer (Batsman), Businessman
4. Jersey Number: #N/A (Jersey number culture didn’t exist during his tenure)
5. Coach Mentor: Desh Prem Azad
6. Batting Style: Right-handed batsmen
7. Bowling Style: Right-arm-fast medium 

Kapil Dev’s Physical Status

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1. Height: 83m
2. Weight: 80 Kilograms
3. Body measurements: Chest – 105cm, Waist – 76.3cm, Biceps – 40.64cm
4. Eye color: Dark Brown
5. Hair color: Salt & Pepper

Kapil Dev’s Personal Life

1. Date of Birth: January 6, 1959
2. Place of Birth: Chandigarh, India
3. Age: 62 Years (as of 2021)
4. Hometown: Chandigarh, India
5. Nationality: Indian
6. School: DAV Senior Secondary School, Section 8-C, Chandigarh
7. College: Not attended
8. Highest Educational qualifications: 12th grade
9. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Kapil Dev’s Cricket Debut

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1. ODI Debut: India v/s Pakistan at Quetta, 1 October 1978
2. TEST Debut: India v/s Pakistan at Faisalabad, 16 October 1978

Kapil Dev’s Achievements

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1. In 2002, Wisden named him the “Indian Cricketer of the Century.” The Indian government also presented him with the Arjuna Award and the Padma Bhushan medals.
2. Taking 100, 200, and 300 wickets in Test cricket at a young age
3. Awarded the “Padma Shri” title in 1982 for his outstanding cricketing achievements
4. Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, an annual magazine, named him “Wisden Cricketer of the Year” in 1983.
5. Became the world’s leading Test wicket-taker in 1994, holding the record until 1999.

Kapil Dev’s Family Details

1. Marital Status: Married
2. Wife’s name : Romi Bhatia
3. Wife’s Profession: Entrepreneur
4. Children : Daughter – Amiya Dev
5. Parent’s Name : Father – Ram Lal Nikhanj, Mother – Raj Kumari Lajwanti
6. Siblings: Brother – Ramesh, Bhushan, Sister – Manju, Neeru and Pinky Gill
7. Religion : Hinduism
8. Other hobbies : Travelling, Reading and Cooking

Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Kapil Dev

1. The only cricketer in history with 434 wickets taken and more than 5000 runs scored in Test matches is Kapil Dev.
2. Throughout his 184-inning Test career, Kapil Dev was never run out.
3. Wisden selected Kapil Dev as the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002.
4. Aryan: Unbreakable, Chain Kulii ki Main Kulii, Iqbal, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi are the four movies in which Kapil Dev has appeared in cameo roles.
5. The only cricketer to ever take 434 wickets and score more than 5000 runs in a Test match is Kapil Dev.

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