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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I, as a cricketer, would like to see 100 counties playing top-flight cricket, just like tennis and football. If I am alive to see that, I will be very happy.

Kapil Dev

There is inspiration all around us.

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The West Indians and Pakistanis play one-day cricket so well because they play for English counties.

Kapil Dev

I have no political aspirations. That's it.

Kapil Dev

I used to hate any batsman who would not get out in my deliveries.

Kapil Dev

I never said, 'I wouldn't help a cricketer if he approaches me.'

Kapil Dev

The biggest test for any cricketer in England is the weather.

Kapil Dev

Certain cricketers are meant to play Test cricket.

Kapil Dev

When I was a boy, cricket was very, very English. Anyone who spoke English and anyone from a big town could play. And that was it.

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When you take risks and things don't go your way, you can be heavily criticised by the media.

Kapil Dev

I am not too intelligent.

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Let me clarify it through the national news agency that I am not joining Aam Aadmi Party. There has been reports that I will be officially joining AAP, but I can assure you that nothing of that sort is happening.

Kapil Dev

It isn't easy being a celebrity cricketer in India.

Kapil Dev

I wasn't a ladies' man.

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When you are growing up, everyone will help you. When you reach the top, everyone will start pulling you down. The same people who help you will be the same people who try to pull you down.

Kapil Dev

One can't feel old in a day or overnight!

Kapil Dev

Virat Kohli has so far shown that he has more ability and talent than anybody else, and if he can play till 32 or 34 with same fitness and without injuries, he will come to a point where not even Vivian Richards neither Sachin Tendulkar had such a re...

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As an Indian, I would like to back my government.

Kapil Dev

Apart from education, you need good health, and for that, you need to play sports.

Kapil Dev

Though teenagers are generally very interested in sports, they must realise that education is the most important thing in their lives. They must find the right balance.

Kapil Dev

I have great respect for Jaypee Greens as a company that has produced a truly world class, 24-carat, championship golf course. I am happy to be associated with a company with such outstanding qualities.

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Author Bio

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