Kapil Dev's Immortal Records: The Unbreakable 5000 Runs, 400 Wickets Feat!

• Debuted in October 1978 against Pakistan, quickly making an impact with India's fastest Test half-century (33 balls).
• Led India to victory in the 1983 World Cup, famously scoring an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe from a precarious 103/5.
• Achieved the unique Test double of 5,000 runs and 400 wickets, a world record considered impossible to break.
• His illustrious career includes 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 Tests, and 3,783 runs and 253 wickets in 225 ODIs.

Why It Matters: Kapil Dev's all-round brilliance and leadership, especially his 5000 runs/400 wickets Test record, define his legacy.