Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
Latest News about Kapil Dev
15/02/2026
Kapil Dev strongly criticized Pakistan's decision to boycott the India match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the move would harm Pakistan's own youth generation and the future of cricket. He backed the Pakistan players and blamed the boycott on 'one man's ego', expressing disappointment over the decision announced on 15 February 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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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). |