A special day in the fabled career of India’s Kapil Dev occurred 23 years ago, as he gained a place in the record books.
The incredible all-rounder claimed his 432nd Test wicket after 64 minutes of the third Test against Sri Lanka, moving him beyond Richard Hadlee’s world record.
Hashan Tillakaratne was the victim, being taken at short leg by Sanjay Manjrekar. The historic feat was celebrated with the release of 432 balloons in Ahmedabad and a minute’s standing ovation.
Lost in the salutation was the fact it happened as India claimed a ninth home win in a row, during which spinners Venkatapathy Raju and Rajesh Chauhan shared an outstanding 17 wickets.
Other memorable events that took place on this day
1936: Jay Berwanger is first pick by Philadelphia in the first NFL draft.
1960: Boston Celtic’s Bill Russell becomes 1st NBA star with 50 rebounds (51) in one game.
2006: The iconic Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps is dropped from the Formula One calendar.
2014: Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen equals the Winter Olympics medal record with 12.
