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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Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.

Kapil Dev

If you play good cricket, a lot of bad things get hidden.

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As a sportsman, my aim was to help sportspersons grow. The idea is to see what is good for sport rather than what's good for individuals.

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Good sports facilities are a blessing.

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Test cricket is a different sort of cricket altogether. Some players who are good for one-day cricket may be a handicap in a Test match.

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If you have two good off spinners, what is the problem in playing both of them.

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People often ask me whether I believe in God. I haven't seen God. But I think that one's beliefs are one's God - and, in those terms, yes, God is there.

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People never expected a boy from a small town to have a life like I did.

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As I enter a new phase of life and my circle broadens, I start learning new things.

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I think pride is more important sometimes than making money.

Kapil Dev

I feel that World Cup cricket should be played like football in which all the 160 countries take part. If only a handful of countries are going to keep on playing in the World Cup without making the game popular, I will be a sad man.

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When you have to work, work with a smile.

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Sports should not become routine. It should be about passion.

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Maybe a day will come when we may have to just put on a pair of glasses and see sports events.

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If you are playing on a turning wicket, toss plays an important role. The team that wins the toss gets an opportunity to play on the fresh wicket. You should always prepare the wicket as per team's strength. But a rank turner might backfire.

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Every person gets negative things, they learn from those negative things, and you become a positive person.

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If your work becomes a source of enjoyment and a challenge, it will never seem like work - it will be fun. If you ever feel that your work is a burden, there is no point carrying on with it.

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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