Kapil Dev's best contribution was in inspiring Indians to bowl very fast: Harsha Bhogle

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev is widely regarded as one of greatest all-rounders of all time. 131-Test veteran scored 5,248 runs and bagged 434 Test wickets with his right-arm pace bowling during his international journey from 1978 to 1994. ‘Haryana Hurricane’ also led India to one of ir finest achievements of all time: A victory in 1983 World Cup final. In spite of holding some staggering all-round statistics, commentator Harsha Bhogle believes that Kapil Dev’s biggest contribution towards Indian cricket was making an entire generation of youngsters believe that an Indian bowler can ball fast at top level.

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Harsha Bhogle praises Kapil Dev on 1983 World Cup final anniversary

Harsha Bhogle recently appeared in a video as shared by International Cricket Council (ICC) on occasion of 1983 World Cup final anniversary. In video, commentator stated that Kapil Dev instilled a new era of fast bowling in Indian cricket. He was of opinion that Indian cricket fans should be grateful of 1983 World Cup-winning captain for inspiring likes of Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan and ors.  

commentator ded that when he first saw Kapil Dev showcasing his pyrotechnics with ball, he felt amazed to see an Indian bowler bouncing out a foreign batsman. He believes Kapil Dev’s biggest contribution was telling world that an Indian bowler can bowl quick just like rest, since spin or medium pace bowling was tritionally considered to be most soughtafter at time in country.

Harsha Bhogle n named some great Indian fast bowlers who arrived in post-Kapil Dev era. He termed arrival of former pacers Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and present bowling line-up comprising of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohamm Shami as a trend set in motion by all-rounder.

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Harsha Bhogle talks about Kapil Dev on 1983 World Cup final anniversary, watch video

83 film – A movie based on 1983 World Cup achievement

83 is an upcoming Bollywood sports drama movie which will chronicle India’s journey at 1983 World Cup. film features an ensemble cast with actor Ranveer Singh portraying le role of Kapil Dev. 83 film was originally set for an April 10 release date before ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Indian government to impose a shutdown across country.

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