Former India cricketer Kapil Dev was not only one of the greatest all-rounders but also of the game, but also a great captain as he led India to their first-ever World Cup victory in 1983.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently posted a video on social media to celebrate the induction of the legendary Kapil Dev into the ICC Hall of Fame.
“Kapil Dev, India’s finest all-rounder, is considered as the true game-changer. We celebrate him on #ICCHallOfFame today,” ICC wrote on Twitter.
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— ICC (@ICC) May 24, 2021
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While a lot of journalists and former cricketing legends came together and praised the 62-year-old cricketer in the video, Jonathan Agnew, the former England cricketer talked about how the right-arm quick bowler made fast bowling look ‘sexy’.
“Whenever I came across Kapil Dev, he always played the game with a smile on his face. I think his most important contribution to Indian cricket was making fast bowling sexy. He brought a new element into Indian cricket,” Agnew said.
Even the former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming shared a few words of appreciation for Dev as he talked about how great was his contribution to Indian cricket.
“He was a wonderful all-rounder and his contribution to Indian cricket goes far beyond just his on-field performances. Being a fast bowler in India didn’t appeal to many, but Kapil Dev did that year after year. His longevity was great but his skill set was also there,” Fleming said.
(With Hindustan Times inputs)
