As Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev turned 65 on December 6, the cricketing fraternity came together to wish the 1983 World Cup winner on his auspicious day. Kapil Dev has been a household name in India and had put India on the map of cricket after winning the nations first ever Cricket World Cup against a mighty West Indies side featuring the likes of Vivian Richards, Clive Lloyd etc.
Here are some of the wishes the legend received on his special day –
Happy Birthday Kapil Paaji.
The most charismatic all rounder ever, my captain and above all an amazing human being. @therealkapildev #kapildev pic.twitter.com/MfGhCJsgYn— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) January 6, 2024
Wishing the Real G.O.A.T @therealkapildev a very happy birthday!#KapilDev pic.twitter.com/kSVrfsYXuY
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 6, 2024
Happy Birthday to our cricketing hero and our first world cup winning captain, Kapil Dev.
From leading the Indian cricket team to its historic World Cup victory to showcasing unparalleled all-round brilliance, you’ve given us countless memories to cherish. Your leadership,… pic.twitter.com/3Dh29y4Zof
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 6, 2024
Warmest birthday wishes to legendary fast bowler Kapil Dev! Your swing bowling mesmerized millions, your captaincy led India to World Cup glory, and your spirit continues to inspire generations. Wishing you a fantastic day and many more years of good health and happiness!… pic.twitter.com/5hKLxJPdKN
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) January 6, 2024
9️⃣0️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ international runs 💥
6️⃣8️⃣7️⃣ international wickets 📛
1⃣st Indian Captain to lift the World Cup 🏆Happy birthday to 🇮🇳 legend and one of the greatest all-rounders to play the game, Kapil Dev 🙌#PlayBold #IndianCricket #TeamIndia @therealkapildev pic.twitter.com/rHUTDSXszC
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 6, 2024
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also extended their greetings for the legend and took to their social media account to post for the 65-year-old.
356 intl. matches 👌
9031 intl. runs 🙌
687 intl. wickets 👏India’s 1983 World Cup-winning Captain 🏆
Wishing the legendary @therealkapildev – #TeamIndia‘s greatest all-rounder – a very happy birthday 🎂👏 pic.twitter.com/2wDimcObNK
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2024
During Kapil Dev’s career, the Indian team led by him didn’t just surpass teams like West Indies but also claimed the World Cup title. This victory marked a turning point, solidifying the Indian cricket team’s reputation worldwide.
The Indian cricket team has not seen such an impact from an all-rounder over the years and Kapil Dev still stands on top of many cricketing record books despite having retired from the game a long time ago.
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