Before the glory, there was grit. On his birthday, one of India’s most iconic sports figures: Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj is celebrated not just for lifting the 1983 Cricket World Cup but also for how far he came to reach that historic moment. When most people think of Kapil Dev, they remember the fast bowling, the explosive hitting, and that unforgettable World Cup win. But before global admiration and national pride came the struggles, doubts, and resilience that shaped him into a legend. Today, we rewind the tape to explore the early chapters of Kapil Dev’s life, the hardships that don’t make many highlight reels but are crucial to understanding his greatness. Born in Rohtak: Far From Cricket’s Traditional Power Centres Kapil Dev was born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh and raised in Rohtak, Haryana, at a time when India’s cricket infrastructure was heavily concentrated in major urban centres ...
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