Kapil Dev celebrates his 66th birthday with former teammate and ex-chairman of selectors

Former Team India skipper Kapil Dev turned 66 on Monday, January 6. The legendary all-rounder celebrated his birthday with his close friends, including former teammate Chetan Sharma.

Sharma, ex-chairman of selectors for India's senior men's team, posted a picture on his Facebook with Dev. In the photograph, the two can be seen enjoying a meal at a restaurant.

Sharing a picture of Dev's birthday party, Sharma captioned the post:

"Kapil Paji ka birthday Party On."

It is worth mentioning that Sharma served as the chief selector for India's men's team from December 2020 to November 2022. The entire selection committee was disbanded following India's unsuccessful 2022 T20 World Cup campaign.

However, Sharma was reappointed as the selection committee chairman just two months later. His tenure ended after he resigned from his post in the aftermath of a sting operation, where he made many controversial statements.

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"The man who made millions dream big" - Kuldeep Yadav's special birthday wish for Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev etched his name in the history books by leading India to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1983. The 'Haryana Hurricane' inspired generations with his exemplary leadership and on-field performances.

Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, in his birthday wish for Dev, acknowledged the 66-year-old's significant contribution to Indian cricket. He wrote on the microblogging platform X:

"Wishing a very Happy Birthday Paaji @therealkapildev, the man who made millions dream big! Your contribution to cricket and life lessons inspire us every day."

Kapil Dev is India's most successful fast bowler in Test cricket, with 434 scalps to his name. He finished his decorated career with 9,013 runs and 687 wickets in international cricket. He received the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award in 1991, the third-highest civilian award in the country.

Following his retirement, Kapil Dev was roped in as the head coach of the Indian team. He held the post from 1999 to 2000. Since then, he has made a career as a cricket commentator and expert.