The myth that the former Indian captain never bowled a no-ball in his career is one that is frequently spread among cricket fans in India, especially on social media.

Fact Check News: The myth that the former Indian captain never bowled a no-ball in his career is one that is frequently spread among cricket fans in India, especially on social media.For almost 20 years, Kapil competed in the international game of cricket and is regarded as one of the best all-around players in the history of the game. In fact, Kapil's 434 Test wickets when he retired were the highest in the longest format. 

News Verification: Although many people still have this belief, the situation is not the same. In fact, Kapil crossed the line in the first over of his first Test bowling.

An old video of Kapil's second ball in the longest format of the match against Pakistan in Faisalabad has found, showing the umpire indicating a no-ball.

 News Verdict: The viral message is fake.

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