In 1991, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.
Century in 2002- .Kapil Dev.
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Nationality-India Famous Cricketer
Birth Date 6th January, 1959 AD Age 58 Years
Sun Sign Capricorn Capricorn Men
Height 1.83 mBorn In Chandigarh, Punjab, India
Father Name - Ram Lal Nikhanj
Mother Name - Raj Kumari
Spouse/Partner Romi
Net Worth $30 million as of Feb 22, 201 More Fact Kapil Dev
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Considered to be one of the greatest cricketing all-rounders of all time, Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricketer best known for leading his team to a World Cup victory in 1983. Confident, charismatic and highly skilled, he was the Indian team’s main strike bowler for the major part of his career. During his heydays he used to bamboozle batsmen with his prodigious swing. Dev was great not just with the ball; he was equally talented with the bat too. An expert at hooking and driving, he often provided India with the crucial runs needed to win a match even if the top-order failed to score. Born into a middle-class family in Haryana he became interested in cricket at a young age. He played for the Haryana cricket team at the beginning of his career eventually making his way into the national team, thanks to his aggressive play and high energy level. He cemented his place in the Indian team with his impressive performances and was soon made the captain. It was under his leadership that India went on to win the 1983 World Cup in spite of being the underdogs.Childhood & Early Life
