Kapil Dev, Only Indian Bowler Not Bowled Even A Single No-Ball In His Entire Career

Kapil Dev, Only Indian Bowler Not Bowled Even A Single No-Ball

India’s best all rounder Kapil Dev in his career, not bowled even a single NO-BALL. And he is the Only Indian Bowler Not Bowled Even A Single No-Ball In His Entire Career. Kapil played 131 Tests and 225 one-day matches.

Sunil Gavaskar once mentioned that Kapil Dev didn’t bowl a no ball even during his practice sessions. This shows his discipline and dedication towards his game. In fact, Kapil Dev was famous for keeping a check on his front-foot even during practice/nets sessions.

Bowlers without no balls in their entire career (bowlers with least no balls)

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Kapil Dev, born in January 6, 1959, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the greatest all-rounders to have ever played the game. He is considered as one of the greatest cricketers of all time and one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.

Kapil Dev made his debut for India in 1978 and went on to play for the national team until 1994. He was known for his aggressive captaincy and his ability to swing the ball at high speeds. He is considered to be one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket.

Deva’s greatest achievement came in 1983 when he captained the Indian cricket team to their first ever World Cup victory. India defeated the heavily favored West Indies team in the final, which is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in the history of cricket. This win gave a huge boost to Indian cricket and cemented Kapil Dev’s place in Indian cricket history.

In his career, Deva took 434 wickets in Test cricket and 253 wickets in One Day Internationals. He was also a useful lower-order batsman, scoring 5248 runs in Test cricket and 3783 runs in One Day Internationals. He was also named as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 1983 and the Indian Cricketer of the Century by Wisden in 2002.

Kapil Dev honored with Padma Sri and Padma Bhushan

Dev was also honored with several awards for his contributions to Indian cricket. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1982 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991. He was also inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.

Kapil Dev is widely considered as India’s greatest fast bowler and all-rounder. He is a formidable player who would have undoubtedly been recognized as the best all-rounder in the world if he had played during a different era, not competing with the likes of Imran Khan, Ian Botham, and Richard Hadlee. Despite this, his performances were so impressive that in 2002 he was voted as India’s Cricketer of the Century, surpassing even the greats such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.

Kapil Dev as Indian Coach

After his retirement from cricket, Dev has been involved in several coaching and commentary roles. He has also been involved in various social and charitable causes and is considered as a role model for aspiring cricketers in India.

Kapil Dev’s tenure as India’s coach, which lasted from October 1999 to August 2000, was not particularly noteworthy. During this time, he faced allegations of match-fixing by former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar, which were later dismissed. Kapil resigned as coach and announced his departure from the game, feeling disheartened by the betting scandal. However, he made a comeback after a period of relative obscurity when he was named as the Indian Cricketer of the Century by Wisden.

In conclusion, Kapil Dev is considered as one of the greatest all-rounders to have ever played the game of cricket. His captaincy and aggressive style of play helped India win their first World Cup in 1983, and his performances with both bat and ball cemented his place in the pantheon of Indian cricket legends. His achievements and contributions to Indian cricket will always be remembered and celebrated.

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