Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricketer and captain, renowned for leading India to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983. A legendary all-rounder, he was known for his exceptional bowling skills and powerful batting, making him one of the greatest players in the history of cricket. After retiring from international cricket, Kapil has remained a prominent figure in the sport, often providing insights and commentary on the game. Recently, he has voiced concerns over the increasing number of injuries among Indian cricketers and emphasized the importance of team performance over individual player issues.
Born on Jan 06, 1959 (66 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 135,882 | $350,000 | 289$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,857 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| Totals | 2 | 193,826,191 | 156,739 | $384,000 | 313$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nepal:
Kapil Dev is referenced in the context of players whose records are similar to Kohli's.
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Bangladesh:
Kapil Dev remarked that if Virat Kohli continues to play like this for three more years, he would call him the best batsman he has ever seen.
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India:
Kapil Dev acknowledged the teenager’s promising skills and emphasized the need for patience in his development.
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New Zealand:
Kapil Dev is an Indian cricket legend who met Ross Taylor during a business delegation.
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India:
Kapil Dev has made his preference clear, backing Hardik Pandya to lead India in white-ball formats.
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New Zealand:
Kapil Dev, an Indian cricket legend, upstaged Luxon during the game.
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India:
Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours.
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India:
Kapil Dev is mentioned as one of the great captains alongside Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.
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India:
Kapil Dev is India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain and the nation’s greatest all-rounder.
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India:
Kapil Dev is referenced as one of the greats in comparison to Rohit Sharma's abilities.
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