Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Kapil Dev
29/09/2026
Kapil Dev urged Indian golfers to believe in themselves ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. His remarks were reported after he backed the Indian golf contingent as they prepared for the continental event.
16/09/2026
Kapil Dev reacted to the recent incident involving the Indian women’s cricket team and the Asia Cup trophy presentation. He dismissed the controversy in comments reported on 16 September 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj |
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| Other Name | Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 feet |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | A sprawling house at Sundar Nagar, Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 1980 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Romi Bhatia (Entrepreneur) | ||||
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| Children | Amiya Dev (born 16 January 1996) | ||||
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Career
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| Jersey Number | N/A (during his time, the culture of Jersey Number was not there) | ||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Desh Prem Azad | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Hook & Drive | ||||
| Favourite Ball | Out-swing & In-swing Yorker | ||||
| Test Matches | 131 | ||||
| Test Runs | 5248 | ||||
| Test Wickets | 434 | ||||
| ODI Matches | 225 | ||||
| ODI Runs | 3783 | ||||
| ODI Wickets | 253 | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kapil Dev does not smoke. | |
| 2. Kapil Dev drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. In May 2017, Kapil Dev received a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Museum in New Delhi. | |
| 4. Kapil Dev has authored three autobiographies: 'By God’s Decree' (1985), 'Cricket My Style' (1987), and 'Straight From The Heart' (2004). |
