Which Indian cricketer was named as the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century in July 2002?
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Sunil Gavaskar
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Kapil Dev
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Gundappa Vishwanath
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Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct answer
Explanation
Kapil Dev was named Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002 for his outstanding all-round contributions, including leading India to the 1983 World Cup victory and being the first Indian to take 400 Test wickets. While Gavaskar, Tendulkar, and Vishwanath were all legends, Kapil's impact as a game-changing fast bowler and World Cup-winning captain earned him this specific honor.