Kapil Dev is an inspiration to Indian and global cricketers.
His mind-blowing performances have helped India win major cricket tournaments. Here are 5 of his best records from 1983 that deserve to be in the newly announced biopic:
Kapil Dev is the First Indian captain to win a World cup
The Prudential cup in 1983 was a weird one for India. India had lost 2 matches and was on the verge of getting knocked off, however, under the able guidance of Kapil Dev, the ‘Kapil’s Devils’ defied all odds to win the cup.
First Indian to take 5 wickets in an inning in a world cup tournament
First Indian to score a century
His 175 against Zimbabwe was iconic for many reasons. It was not only the turning point for team India but it was also a milestone for Indian cricket. It was the first time an Indian scored a century.
Kapil Dev’s best innings figures by an Indian captain
Kapil Dev’s ridiculous batting performance against Zimbabwe
Kapil’s 175 against Zimbabwe is his most popular feat in 83. This was the turning point in India’s world cup campaign and probably world cricket’s best underdog story!
We can count many more records Kapil Dev has set and not get tired of listing them. But we think the above-mentioned records alone are a reason why this living legend deserves a biopic and finally a meaningful biopic will be made.
Kapil’s story is aptly titled 83 which will be directed by Kabir Khan and will feature Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev.
Here is a video of the movie announcement. We wish Kapil paa ji, Kabir and Ranveer all the very best!
Break out the bubbly ! #Relive83 pic.twitter.com/ESFOPsO1Vb
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) September 27, 2017
