Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj (pronunciation: [kəpil deːʋ] born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricket team captain. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, he was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting middle-order batsman.

Kapil Dev was the greatest pace bowler India has produced, and their greatest fast-bowling allrounder. If he had played at any other time - not when Imran Khan, Ian Botham and Richard...

Kapil Dev took responsibility for the semi-final loss upon himself and never captained India again, although he continued to be India's first-choice pacer until he retired in 1994 as Test cricket ...

2 days ago · With so many options around the circuit, India's World Cup winning captain, Kapil Dev has opened up about the situation and made his pick to lead India. READ MORE: MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE ...

Mar 25, 2025 · Kapil Dev, Indian cricketer and the greatest pace bowler in his country’s history. He is the only cricketer to have scored over 5,000 runs and taken more than 400 wickets in Test (international match) cricket.

2 days ago · Kapil Dev also suggested that Hardik Pandya should play Test cricket as well. However, since he is not playing the longest format, India will need multiple captains for the three different formats. "Ideally, Hardik should also play Test cricket and since he isn't playing, India will need multiple captains for three formats," Kapil added.

Kapil Dev is a name synonymous with Indian cricket. It was under Kapil that India took that huge step towards becoming a cricketing powerhouse by winning the 1983 World Cup, beating the odds against the mighty West Indies in the final.

3 days ago · Team India secured victories in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership. With Rohit's future uncertain, Kapil Dev supports Hardik Pandya as the new ...

Kapil Dev took responsibility for the semi-final loss upon himself and never captained India again, although he continued to be India's first-choice pacer until he...

Undoubtedly India's greatest fast-bowling allrounder, and captain of their 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Kapil Dev will forever be etched into Indian cricket folklore. In the Test arena, he racked up 5,248 runs, while also taking 434 wickets, a former World Record.