Coming from a small town in Haryana where nobody was keen on cricket and also from a family with no cricketing background, it took Kapil a lot of hard work to motivate himself to play the game at the highest level.
Kapil was a truly dynamic cricketer who shaped many Indian triumphs during his long and arduous career, which stretched from 1978 to 1994. His dedication and passion for the game and his eagerness to face challenges were his strongest characteristics. The most trying times have almost always brought out the best in him.
It was Kapil who led the country to the first World Cup victory in 1983. He was known as a man of few words who spoke only when it was necessary. But on the day of the Final he spoke a few words that really changed the face of the Indian Cricket.
India had made only 183 runs in the Prudential World Cup Finals against the West Indies. At that time West Indies was the best team in the world and India had little hope of defending this score of 183 runs. But the Indian captain had different ideas for the team and the country. “We have made 183. They also will have to make 183. Let us make them ‘earn’ every run,” he spoke with passion and determination. Those few words made all the difference.
— Sajith Cyriac
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