5 forgotten fast bowling performances by Indians in overseas Tests

#1 Kapil Dev - 5/28 vs Australia, Melbourne - 1981

Does this man even need an introduction? He was one of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen. Kapil Dev was undoubtedly one of the trendsetters in Indian cricket. Whether it was his classical swing bowling or belligerent batting, he has done it all. Kapil's inspirational performances as a captain helped India win the Prudential World Cup in 1983.

When India played Australia in MCG, India were welcomed by a green pitch. Greg Chappell won the toss and asked India to bat. India could muster only 237 with GR Vishwanath scoring a classy 114. Australia responded strongly scoring 419 with Allan Border scoring an impressive 124. India had their backs against the wall with a deficit of 182.

India's batsmen played well in the second innings scoring 324 with Chetan Chauhan and captain Gavaskar scoring defiant fifties. Australia were asked to chase 143 and the news broke out that Kapil Dev had injured his thigh muscles. Kapil, however, took painkiller injections and the next day, he was ready for the challenge.

Karsan Ghavri provided the early breakthrough for India with the wickets of Jon Dyson and Greg Chappell. This opened up the floodgates for Kapil Dev who ran through the Australian batting line-up with accurate and consistent swing bowling. Australia were bowled out for 83 giving India their first victory in Australia by 59 runs.