Kapil Dev kisses bat with which he scored 175 runs in 1983. Kapil's incredible 175 runs came off in just 138 balls in the 1983 match. In the beginning of the video, Kapil Dev says: It's good to be back on Instagram. He is pointing out at his bat and kissing it: This is my bat, I played in 1983. Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj is an ex Indian cricketer. He was a fast bowler and middle order batsman. He is regarded as one of the greatest captains India ever had. He is also one of the greatest all-rounders in the game of cricket.