Commonly Asked Questions
What Kapil Dev Net Worth is?
Kapil Dev’s net worth is growing from multiple stages, from business investing to brand endorsement. His Net Worth is approximately $30 million (₹220 crores).
How many times did Kapil Dev win the World Cup?
Kapil Dev captained the Indian team to win the World Cup one time in 1983.
Why is Kapil Dev famous?
Kapil Dev is famous for his captaincy in the Indian cricket team, which led their first ever victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He is one of the greatest all rounders in history.
What is the world record of Kapil Dev?
He is the first Indian cricket captain to win the Cricket World Cup in 1983. He is the only player who has achieved the all rounder’s double of 400 Test wickets (434) and more than 5000 test runs.
Who is the wife of Kapil Dev?
Romi Bhatia (now Romi Dev) is the wife of Kapil Dev. She is a businesswoman.
Is Kapil Dev a billionaire?
As per the recent estimates available, Kapil Dev is not a billionaire. His estimated net worth is USD $30 million.
What happened to Kapil Dev in 2020?
Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack on 23 October 2020, due to which, he was hospitalized. He underwent coronary angioplasty in a hospital in Delhi.
If you are a true cricket fan, you must have heard the name Kapil Dev.
Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricket team captain. He was born on 6th January 1959 in Chandigarh. He is one of the greatest all-rounders, and is the only cricketer to take more than 400 wickets in test cricket. His career spanned from 1978 to 1994, and he is nicknamed ‘The Haryana Hurricane’.
Kapil Dev Net Worth
His estimated net worth is USD $30 million (INR Rs 220 crores).
He earns INR 12 crore per annum, with a monthly income of INR 1 crore. His primary source of income is cricket, brand endorsements, business investments, and cricket commentary.
- He has endorsed many brands like AIPL ABRO, Boost, and Palmolive. He earns around INR Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs per brand endorsement.
- He has invested in many business ventures, like Zicom Electronics, Dev Musco Lighting Private Limited, a Hotel and Restaurant in Chandigarh, etc.
He owns a bungalow in Sundar Nagar, Delhi.
He owns a Porsche Panamera, which is valued at INR Rs 2.67 crores.
Personal Details
Full Name | Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj |
Date of Birth | 6th January 1959 |
Kapil Dev Age | 66 |
Birth Place | Chandigarh, Punjab, India |
Kapil Dev Height | 6 feet (183 inches) |
National side | India |
Batting Style | Right handed |
Bowling Style | Right Arm Fast Medium |
Nicknames | The Haryana Hurricane |
Rank in the Indian Military Service | Honorary Lieutenant Colonel |
Father’s Name | Ram Lal Nikhanj |
Mother’s Name | Rajkumari |
Wife’s Name | Romi Dev |
Daughter’s Name | Amiya Dev |
Education
Kapil Dev was born in Chandigarh, in a Punjabi Hindu family. After the partition, his family moved to Fazilka, then finally, they moved to Chandigarh. His father, Ram Lal Nikhanj, was a teak merchant.
He studied at DAV College. In 1980, he married Romi Bhatia (now Romi Dev). On 16th January, 1996, Amiya Dev, their daughter, was born to them.
He wrote three autobiographical books, titled ‘By God’s Decree’, ‘Cricket My Style’, and ‘Straight from the Heart’. Another book he was he wrote was ‘We, The Sikhs’.
Kapil Dev Stats
Domestic Cricket Career
Kapil Dev began playing for Haryana in November 1975. On his debut, he successfully took a 6-wicket haul.
He made 8/36 against Jammu and Kashmir in the 1976-77 season. He then made his best innings haul of 8/20 in 9 overs, in the second innings.
In the 1977-1978 season, he started by taking 8/38 in the first innings. He made his maiden 10-wicket haul in FC cricket by taking three wickets in the second innings of the match.
One of his greatest achievements in his domestic career was leading Haryana to the 1990-91 season of the Ranji Trophy Championship. He led the team to a score of 605 runs, by taking 5 wickets and scoring 141.
He won the Ranji Trophy Championship, which was his first and only Ranji Trophy Championship.
He had also played County Cricket. He played for Northamptonshire from 1981 to 1983, and Worcestershire from 1984 to 1985.
He played 40 FC cricket matches in the County Cricket. He made 4 centuries, 14 half-centuries, and a total of 2312 runs across 64 innings.
International Cricket Career
His international cricket career spanned from 1978 to 1994. He made his Test Cricket debut on 16th October 1978, in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
He played a total of 131 Test Cricket matches for India. He made a total of 5248 runs scored, with 8 centuries, 27 half-centuries. His highest score was 163.
His best bowling figures were 9/83 against the West Indies.
He is the only player who has achieved the all-rounder’s double of 400 Test wickets (434) and more than 5000 Test runs.
He held the world record of most Test wickets, thus breaking the previous record of 431 (which was held by Richard Hadlee). This record was later broken in 1999 by Courtney Walsh.
He made his One Day International debut on 1st October 1978 against Pakistan in Quetta.
He has played 225 One Day Internationals for India, from 1978 to 1994.
He scored a total of 3,783 runs, with one century and 14 half-centuries. His highest score was 175 (not out) against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup. It is widely known as the greatest One Day International innings ever played.
He took a total of 253 wickets, and his best bowling figures are 5/43 against Australia.
He was the youngest captain at that time (at the age of 24) to win the World Cup.
He had also captained India in the 1987 World Cup, where India reached the semi-finals.
After retirement, he was the coach of the Indian National Cricket team from 1999 to 2000.
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Batting Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s |
Test | 131 | 184 | 5248 | 163 | 31.1 | 98.9 | 8 |
One Day International | 225 | 198 | 3783 | 175 | 23.8 | 95.1 | 1 |
Bowling Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | Strike Rate |
Test | 131 | 227 | 12867 | 434 | 2.78 | 29.6 | 63.9 |
One Day International | 225 | 221 | 6945 | 253 | 3.72 | 27.4 | 44.3 |
Fielding Career Statistics
Format | Catches | Runs Out | Stumpings |
Test | 64 | 0 | 0 |
One Day International | 71 | 0 | 0 |
Awards and Achievements
Some of the awards he received are:
- Arjuna Award in 1979-80.
- Padma Shri in 1982.
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1983.
- Padma Bhushan in 1991.
- Wisden Cricketer of the Century in 2002.
- ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010
- CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
- Bharat Gaurav Award in 2019.
Apart from these, he became the highest test wicket-taker in the world in 1994. Previously, this record was held by Richard Hadlee. Kapil Dev’s record was later broken in 1999 by Courtney Walsh.
He is also the only player who has achieved the all-rounder’s double of 400 Test wickets and more than 5000 Test runs.
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Conclusion
Kapil Dev is one of the greatest cricketers India has ever had. His hard work, courage, and love for the game continue to inspire many young cricketers to follow their dreams. After his retirement, he also served as the coach of the Indian cricket team. His name will always be remembered as an iconic sportsperson of India.
