Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli: Decoding The Three Masters Of Indian Cricket

Indian cricket has been served by numerous greats over the years but only a few come close to the stature of legends Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kapil Dev's captaincy defined a new era, Sachin Tendulkar's batting prowess is unmatched and Virat Kohli's exploits with the bat as well as his aggressive captaincy style brought a renewed vigour to the Indian team. Together, their contributions over the years have elevated Indian cricket to another level. Although the trio represent different eras of Indian cricket, we take a look at the various facets of the three Indian superstars.

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev is considered to be one of the greatest captains in the history of Indian cricket. The all-rounder's impact on Indian cricket is massive. By leading India to glory in the 1983 World Cup, he inspired a generation of cricketers. His charismatic personality, combined with an aggressive and fearless style of play, not only defined him as captain but also as a cricketer. His achievements have established a benchmark that aspiring all-rounders aim to reach.

The legendary cricketer's unwavering determination, grit and on-field heroics have always been admired. His innings of 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 Cricket World Cup is an example of his never-yielding attitude. Kapil Dev's feat of 434 Test wickets in a career spanning nearly two decades is a testament to his fitness. The former cricketer hardly missed a game due to injury. He was the first Indian cricketer to highlight the fitness factor. Kapil Dev's commitment to fitness during his cricketing career set a benchmark for athletes in the sport.

Sachin Tendulkar

After Kapil Dev, if there is any cricketer who has had a colossal influence on generations, it is