Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj born on 6 January 1959 in Chandigarh. He is better known as Kapil Dev. He is a former Indian cricketer regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.

He was captain when India won the world cup in 1983. Kapil Dev was named by Wisden as the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002.He retired as highest wicket taker in both forms of the game and to date is the only person to take 400 wickets and score more than 5,000 runs in test cricket.

He was a Coach for Indian Cricket Team for 10 months. Kapil Dev was appointed coach of the Indian national cricket team in 1999.

Kapil Dev married Romi in 1980 and the couple have a daughter Amiya Dev who was born in 1996.

Awards:

1979-80 - Arjuna Award
1982 - Padma Shri
1983 - Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1991 - Padma Bhushan
2002 - Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century

Some Facts About Kapil Dev:

After retirement from cricket in 1994, Kapil Dev took up golf.

Kapil Dev was the only Asian founding member of Laureus Foundation in 2000. Ian Botham and Viv Richards were the other two cricketers on the founding member council of 40. Steve Waugh was added to the Academy members in 2006 when it was expanded from 40 to 42.

Kapil Dev has written three autobiographical works. By God's Decree came out in 1985 and Cricket my style in 1987. He released his most recent autobiography, titled Straight from the Heart in 2004.

Kapil Dev established a company Dev Musco Lighting Pvt Limited in partnership with Musco Lighting to install floodlights in major stadiums and sports venues in India. FLoodlight projects include PCA Stadium, GCA Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, Barabati Stadium, Sector 16 Stadium.

Kapil Dev owns the Kapil's Eleven (2006) restaurants in Chandigarh and Patna.