Indian Bowlers on Lord's Honor Board

#8 Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev

India relied heavily on spinners until Kapil Dev emerged onto the scene. He emerged as a bankable and in many ways as the first genuine fast bowler for India.

In 1982, at Lord's Test, Kapil Dev started brilliantly with the bowl. He exploited the conditions well to trouble the English batsmen. While batting first, England suffered four quick blows and were reduced to 96 for 4. All 4 wickets were taken by Kapil Dev.

However, he proved to be a lone ranger as he didn't get support from the other end. England sighted this chance and capitalized to score 433 in the first innings after an early debacle. Kapil Dev finished his bowling figures at 43-8-125-5. England won the Test match by 7 wickets.