Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj, better known as Kapil was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India. Along with Garfield Sobers, Imran Khan, Richard Hadlee and Ian Botham, he is one of the greatest all-rounders ever seen in the game. He led India to its only World Cup victory in 1983. In addition, he held the record for the most Test match wickets, between 1994 and 1999.

World's highest wicket taker

By the end of 1983, Kapil already had about 250 test wickets in just five years and looked well on his way to becoming the greatest wicket taker ever. However, following a knee surgery in 1984, his bowling declined as he lost some of his majestic jump at the crease. He continued to be effective, if not devastating for another ten years and became the second bowler ever to take 400 wickets in test cricket in 1991-92. In early 1994, he became the highest wicket taker in the world, breaking the record held by Richard Hadlee.

Related Topics:
1983 - 1984 - Wickets - Richard Hadlee

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