Happy Birthday, Kapil Dev
Happy Birthday, Kapil Dev Happy Birthday, Kapil Dev, Today, on January 6, 2026, cricket legend Kapil Dev turns 67. Known as the Haryana Hurricane, he revolutionized Indian cricket through his all-round prowess, iconic captaincy, and unbreakable records. Early Life and Domestic Rise. Kapil Dev Nikhanj was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh to a Punjabi Hindu family; his father Ram Lal was a teak merchant. He honed his skills at D.A.V. College and debuted for Haryana in 1975, taking 6 wickets against Punjab and ending the season with 121 wickets in 30 matches. In subsequent seasons, he claimed multiple 8-wicket hauls, including 8/20 against Bengal, and led Haryana to the 1990-91 Ranji Trophy title with a semi-final 141 and 5 wickets, plus key contributions in the final against Bombay featuring Sachin Tendulkar . His county stint with Northamptonshire (1981-83) and Worcestershire (1984-85) yielded 2,312 runs with 4 centuries ...