Kapil Dev was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India. Indian cricketer and the greatest pace bowler in his country’s history. He is the only cricketer to have scored over 5,000 runs and taken more than 400 wickets in international test match cricket.
Biography/Wiki:
| Full Name | Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj |
| Profession | Cricketer, Businessman |
| Height | 6′ |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| International Debut | ODI-1 October 1978 against Pakistan at Quetta
Test-16-21 October 1978 against Pakistan at Faisalabad |
| Coach/Mentor | Desh Prem Azad |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Favourite Shot | Hook & Drive |
| Favourite Ball | Out-swing & In-swing Yorker |
| Award Achievement | 1979-80: Arjuna Award 1982: Padma Shri 1983: Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1991: Padma Bhushan 2002: Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century 2008: Honoured as Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army 2010: ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2013: CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chandigarh, India |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | The year 1980 |
| Wife | Romi Bhatia |
| Children | Daughter-Amiya Dev |
| Parents | Father- Ram Lal Nikhanj
Mother- Raj Kumari Lajwanti |