Happy Birthday Kapil Dev: A Look At Five Unique Records By 1983 World Cup Winning Captain

Kapil Dev is celebrating his 64th birthday today. The legendary all-rounder transformed cricket in India by leading national team to glory against all odds in the 1983 World Cup. Pic: Getty Images

Kapil Dev is celebrating his 64th birthday today. The legendary all-rounder transformed cricket in India by leading national team to glory against all odds in the 1983 World Cup. Pic: Getty Images

Kapil Dev played for the Indian cricket team from 1978 to 1994. In a marvelous international career that lasted for over two decades, Kapil Dev registered many records and accomplished a lot. On his birthday, let's have a look at top five unique records by the legendary all-rounder. Pic: Getty Images 

Kapil Dev, first Indian captain to win a World Cup title, played a remarkable unbeaten innings of 175 runs against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup. This is the highest score by a batter at slot no. 6 slot in the history of ODI cricket. Pic: Getty Images