Kapil Dev debuted as India's captain in the 1982-83 season against Sri Lanka (before the Pakistan tour) when Sunil Gavaskar was rested. Kapil Dev's first assignment as the regular captain was the tour of West Indies where the biggest accomplishment was a lone ODI victory. Kapil Dev (72) and Sunil Gavaskar (90) led India to a huge score - 282/5 in 47 overs and Kapil's 2 wickets aided India to restrict West Indies for 255 and a victory[19] that Indian cricketers claim gave them the confidence to face the West Indies team in 1983 Cricket World Cup[20]. Overall, Kapil Dev had a good series in West Indies as he scored a century to save the second test match[21] as well as picking up 17 wickets (Average: 24.94).
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