India's first World Cup — the catch at Lord's and an all-rounder who transformed Indian cricket.
Kapil Dev Nikhanj was born in Chandigarh, India in 1959. He led India to his first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983 — defeating the favourites West Indies at Lord's in one of cricket's greatest upsets. He took 434 Test wickets — the world record when he retired, since surpassed. His innings of 175 not out against Zimbabwe at the 1983 World Cup — with India at 17-5 — is the most celebrated individual innings in World Cup history. He was the finest Indian fast bowler of his generation and one of the top five all-rounders in cricket history.
Best Known For
ICC Cricket World Cup 1983
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- ICC Cricket World Cup 1983
- 434 Test wickets
- Leading wicket-taker India
Career Journey
Timeline
1959
👶 Born in Chandigarh, India
1994
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Haryana
🏟️ Northamptonshire
🏆 ICC Cricket World Cup 1983
🏆 434 Test wickets
🏆 Leading wicket-taker India