Kapil Dev Turns 67: Relive Haryana Hurricane's World Cup Glory & Legendary Records
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News18•06-01-2026, 07:20
Kapil Dev Turns 67: Relive Haryana Hurricane's World Cup Glory & Legendary Records
- •Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev celebrates his 67th birthday, born in Chandigarh in 1959, known as the 'Haryana Hurricane'.
- •An exceptional all-rounder, he scored over 9,000 runs and took 434 Test and 253 ODI wickets in 131 Tests and 225 ODIs.
- •Captain Kapil Dev led India to its historic 1983 World Cup victory at Lord's, inspiring a generation including Sachin Tendulkar.
- •Holds unique records: only player with 5,000 Test runs and 400+ wickets, youngest to 100 Test wickets, and best bowling figures by a Test captain (9/83).
- •Honored with Padma Shri (1982), Padma Bhushan (1991), named Indian Cricketer of the Century (2002), and inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (2010).
Why It Matters: Kapil Dev's 67th birthday marks a legacy of cricketing excellence, World Cup triumph, and inspiring generations.
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