New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

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Kapil Dev, regarded as one of India's greatest fast-bowling all-rounders, achieved his most remarkable feat when he led India to the 1983 World Cup title, defeating the mighty West Indies at Lord's. He became the first-ever Indian captain to lift an ICC trophy, etching his name permanently in cricket history.

The legendary cricketer made his Test debut for India against arch-rivals Pakistan at Faisalabad in October 1978. In his illustrious Test career, Dev played 131 matches and 227 innings, taking 434 wickets...