Greatest Indian Test XI Of All Time

All Rounder And Vice Captain

8.Kapil Dev

The sight of Kapil Dev running in at the batsman was an absolute treat to watch

It has been almost a quarter of a century since Kapil Dev retired from international cricket, but India still has not found an all-rounder of Kapil Dev's ability and quality.

Kapil Dev was the man who changed the mindset that India was a land capable of producing only quality spinners. The sight of Kapil Dev running in at the batsman was a joy to watch.

In the 131 matches that he played for India, Kapil Dev scored 5248 runs at an ethereal strike rate of 94.76.

Kapil Dev retired as the highest wicket-taker in Test match cricket with 434 wickets to his name.

BATTING RECORD: Matches:131 Innings:184 Runs:5248 Avg:31.05 100’s:8 50’s:27 S/R:94.76

BOWLING RECORD: Matches:131 Innings:227 Wickets:434 5W::23 10W:2 Avg:29.65