Kapil Dev
Britishnoun
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A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
At the time of his retirement, he was India’s leading wicket-taker before being overtaken by Kapil Dev a few years later.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
As soon as the great Kapil Dev retired, India began looking for his replacement - a fast bowler who could also score centuries.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2022
In a commercial for egg growers, the nutritional impact of eggs settles a dispute between Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Kapil Dev, three legendary Indian cricketers.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2021
He was the athlete of his generation at Petit Seminaire, a fearsome bowler and a powerful batter, the captain of the town’s best cricket team, our very own Kapil Dev.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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