Legends5 min

Kapil Dev: India's First World Cup-Winning Captain

How Kapil Dev led India to the 1983 World Cup as a rank outsider, his extraordinary 175 not out vs Zimbabwe, and why his all-round record stands unique in Indian cricket history.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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