This day, that year: 19-year-old Kapil Dev makes Test debut in 1978

Nearly 41 years ago, today was day when a 19-year-old Kapil Dev graced an International Test match for first time. Kapil Dev, who is 60 w, led India to its first World Cup in 1983 and became a historical figure in Indian cricket. His debut at Faisalab was t statistically too significant but it displayed great signs of boost Indian cricket was about to receive. Kapil played his last Test match in 1994.

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start of a legendary inning

In match which got drawn, Pakistan skipper Mushtaq Mohamm won toss and chose to bat first. Kapil's spell in first innings was pretty uneventful for most part as he could t get a wicket. In his 16 overs, he conceded 71 runs including two maiden overs. In Indian innings, Kapil came to bat at number eight and could contribute only as many runs as his batting position. 

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second Pakistan innings were where Kapil showed signs of what was to come. He got his maiden Test wicket in form of Pakistan opener Siq Mohamm. He was India's most ecomical bowler as he bowled 12 overs including three maidens, only giving away 25 runs at an ecomy of 2.08. Kapil never came to bat in second innings as India tied match with openers Sunil Gavaskar and Chetan Chauhan remaining unbeaten.

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One of India's most impactful players

Kapil scored 5248 runs in Test matches. He h 434 Test wickets to go along with se statistics. His contributions to Indian team established him as one of greatest all-rounders in Cricket and a legendary figure in Indian cricket. He still holds unique record of having scored more than 4000 runs in Test cricket while taking 400 wickets.

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