Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj (born 6 January 1959, Chandigarh), well known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. when India won the world cup in 1983, he was captain. Kapil Dev was named by Wisden as the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002. Kapil Dev had a rather prosaic spell as India's national cricket coach for 10 months between October 1999 and August 2000.
Kapil was a right-arm pace bowler noted for his elegant action and powerful outswinger, and was India's main strike bowler throughout most of his career. He also developed a fine inswinging yorker during the 1980s which he used very efficiently against tail-enders. As a batsman he was a unusual striker of the ball who could hook and drive effectively. A naturally aggressive player, he often helped India in difficult situations by taking the attack to the resistance. His nickname was The Haryana Hurricane he used to represent the Haryana cricket team.
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