Kapil Dev

/ ˈkæpɪl ˈdɛv /

noun

1. Kapil Dev(Ramlal) Nikhanj1959MIndianSPORT AND GAMES: cricketer ( Ramlal ) Nikhanj (nɪˈkændʒ). born 1959, Indian cricketer: an all-rounder, he played in 131 test matches and captained India to victory in the 1983 World Cup

Example Sentences

If the great spinners were collared, there was no one to turn to until Kapil Dev came along, and if he had a bad day, that was that.

From BBC

And do it they did, albeit with a bit of help from star Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev.

From BBC

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

In reaching three figures from 63 balls he scored the fastest hundred by an Indian at a World Cup, beating a famous 72-ball effort by Kapil Dev at Tunbridge Wells in 1983.

From BBC

India captain Kapil Dev darted back from mid-on, trained his eye on the ball and clasped it in his palms.

From BBC