Indian cricketing greats who have not realized their potential in England

Cricket - Investec Test Series - First Test - England v India - Day Five - Trent Bridge
Cricket - Investec Test Series - First Test - England v India - Day Five - Trent Bridge

2. Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev

India's first genuine quick bowler and one of the greatest all-rounders of the world could seem to be a surprising presence in this list. But he's here because of his ordinary performances with the ball in England despite the conditions suiting his style of bowling.

He went on a tour of England on 4 occasions- 1979, 1982, 1986 and 1990 and he was the captain in 1986 who lead India to a famous test series victory.

He captured the imagination of the English public with the bat and was engaged in a famous contest with Ian Botham in the 1982 series with both looking to outdo each other's feats.

In 20 innings, he scored 638 runs at a good average of 35.44 but his 43 wickets inclusive of two 5 wicket hauls came at a costly 39.19.

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