Quotes by Kapil Dev

About Kapil Dev:

Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj is a former Indian cricketer. He captained the Indian cricket team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. Named by Wisden as the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002, Kapil Dev is one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He was also India's national cricket coach for 10 months between October 1999 and August 2000.
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Fast bowling is an art, like spin bowling.

Kapil Dev

In the long run, I believe that honesty is definitely the best policy. One can get away by being dishonest for a short term, but ultimately, honesty is what pays.

Kapil Dev

My best wishes are with Indian cricket in general. I wish each one of our cricketers success at the international and domestic level.

Kapil Dev

Cricket is very simple... you play till you can sustain.

Kapil Dev

All you have to do is to dream big and try to fulfil it.

Kapil Dev

I was a naughty kid. Teachers did not like me much.

Kapil Dev

No cricket should be played for at least a month anywhere in the world after a World Cup.

Kapil Dev

I don't look into negative things. Go past mistakes and look forward.

Kapil Dev

Selectors can't please everyone, but I am OK if they are working for the benefit of Indian cricket. It's an administrative decision to appoint a selection committee, and I would like to let them do their job.

Kapil Dev

The next generation has always been and will be better than the previous one. If it is not, then the world would not be moving forward.

Kapil Dev

It is always nice when you are honoured. The Lifetime award makes me feel old. I am only 55.

Kapil Dev

Spirituality lies in what you do and how you do it and not what result you get.

Kapil Dev

I never wanted to take autographs, always wanted to give them. To do this, you have to achieve something.

Kapil Dev

My role models have kept on changing.

Kapil Dev

If I can teach cricket overseas, why wouldn't I do so in my own country?

Kapil Dev

I have played cricket on my own terms.

Kapil Dev

Speed can't always get you wickets.

Kapil Dev

The hunger to win must not die... The appetite has to remain big.

Kapil Dev

Cricket has become more popular, not me... When the game grows, those who've played it also 'grow.'

Kapil Dev

Try and understand: cricket was played by Commonwealth countries only; now it has started in other countries as well, and I am proud of that.

Kapil Dev

Author Bio

  • NameKapil Dev
  • DescriptionIndian cricket player.
  • BornJanuary 6, 1959
  • CountryIndia
  • ProfessionCricketer
  • AwardsPadma Shri; Arjuna Award; Wisden Cricketer Of The Year; Padma Bhushan