Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Sport
Cricket
Residences
Chandigarh
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 37,885 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Year context
Born in 1959 -- Cuban Revolution; Fidel Castro takes power; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1959 →
Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Capricorn
AWARDS (4)
B
Arjuna Award
WON
B
Padma Bhushan
WON
B
Padma Shri in sports
WON
B
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
WON
Biography
Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj is an Indian former cricket team captain. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, he was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting middle-order batsman. Dev is the only player in the history of cricket to have taken more than 400 wickets and scored more than 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kapil Dev?
Kapil Dev is 67 years old, born on .
Where was Kapil Dev born?
Kapil Dev was born in Chandigarh.
Where can I find more information about Kapil Dev?
You can find more about Kapil Dev on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
