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.