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Who among the following is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane'?
Question

Who among the following is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane'?

A.

Vijender Singh

B.

Sushil Kumar

C.

Kapil Dev

D.

Mansoor Ali

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Kapil Dev

Explanation:

  • Kapil Dev, born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, India, is widely known as the "Haryana Hurricane."
  • He earned this nickname due to his explosive all-round abilities and his origins from the state of Haryana.
  • Kapil Dev was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting middle-order batsman.
  • He captained India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, becoming the first Indian captain to win the Cricket World Cup.
  • He has authored an autobiography titled "By God's Decree" in 2004

Information Booster:

  • Kapil Dev's aggressive playing style and leadership qualities made him a significant influence on the sport.
  • He is the only player in the history of cricket to have taken more than 400 wickets (434 wickets) and scored more than 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
  • Kapil Dev was awarded the Padma Shri in 1982 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991.

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