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Kapil Dev was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India. He is considered as one of the best all-rounders in the world. He was also known as Haryanan hurricane because he used to represent Haryana.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Right-arm fast medium |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
131 |
225 |
| Wickets |
434 |
253 |
| Bowling average |
29.64 |
27.45 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
23 |
1 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
2 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
9 for 83 |
5 for 83 |
| Runs scored |
5248 |
3783 |
| Batting average |
31.05 |
23.79 |
| 100s |
8 |
1 |
| 50s |
27 |
14 |
| Top score |
163 |
175 |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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| Test Debut |
| Kapil Dev made his test debut in 1978-79 against Pakistan at Faislabad. He became instant hit with masses because of his hard-hitting style. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Kapil Dev made his ODI debut against Pakistan at Quetta on Oct. 1, 1978. |
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Turning Point
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| In 1979-80 Kapil Dev was declared as Man of the series against Pakistan. India has won that series by 2-0. In 1981-82 he was again declared as the man of series against England. |
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Achievements and World Records
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He was the first and only Captain, who won the world cup for India in 1983. |
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He rescued India against Zimbabwe when he made 175 (not out) second highest one day score at that time. |
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He broke the Richard Hadlee record of most wickets in test cricket. Now this record is held by Australian legendry spinner Shane Warne |
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His career best was 9/83 came in 1983 against West Indies at Ahmedabad |
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He is considered as one of the best all roubders in the world |
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He was considered one of the most destructive batsman |
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| Present life |
After his retirement from cricket he plays Golf in his leisure time but still he is a part of cricket administration. |
