10 Quotes That Explain Why There Will Be Only One Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev has been one the greatest all rounders in World Cricket history. He scored more than 5000 runs and took more than 400 wickets in test cricket. He went on to become the highest wicket-taker, breaking the record of Richard Hadlee. In the league match against Zimbabwe, he led by example when five Indian wickets had gone for 17 runs and went on to score 175 runs single handedly. Under his captaincy, India won the World Cup for the first time in 1983, 32 years ago.

His impact on Indian cricket was much greater than the sum total of his record statistics. Whenever he was inside the arena, millions of Indians dared to dream. His performances on the field and, indeed, his personality were instrumental in instilling belief inside the hearts of the aspiring millions.

So here is a compilation of 10 quotes by him that explain why cricket will never again see another Kapil Dev.

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The more we write about him, the lesser it would be.  But his own words “Becoming champions requires a lot of hard work but those who are on its path will surely be called champions” are so true.

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