Legendary Indian all-rounder and World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev on Monday was full of praise for the Indian team and especially pacer Mohammed Siraj, who absolutely decimated Sri Lanka to help India win their eighth Asia Cup title. After speedster Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell decimated Sri Lanka, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan’s impeccable fifty-run partnership saw India win the Asia Cup by ten wickets. “Do you think I need to say anything more than what people are saying? What fantastic cricket is being played. I think as a cricketer I would like to see much closer matches towards the World Cup, but I think as a player I turn them away for 30 minutes.” runs and wins. But as a spectator, I would say it would be better if the match was close,” Kapil Dev said at a media event.
Siraj took 6/21 in seven overs and bowled out Lankan Lions for 50 runs in just 15.2 overs.
Kapil Dev said he was great. “I am so happy that in the subcontinent, all 10 wickets are taken by our fast bowlers. I think this is the icing on the cake. There was a time when we were dependent on spinners, but that is no longer the case. That’s why the team has become so good.”
The former skipper said it is now more important to ensure that India first qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup at home from October 5.
“I think if we get into the top four, that’s more important. You can’t say we are favorites at the moment. Our team is very good. We have to work very hard. I know my team. I don’t know. ” about other teams…Indian team is ready to play and win the championship. More than India winning the World Cup, I want them to come out (to) dominate. I think that’s what we’re looking for in the future. I think the As far as I am concerned, the Indian team is ready to play and win the World Cup,” he said.
Kapil Dev said that ahead of the World Cup, it is important to avoid injuries and keep players safe.
“Everyone has to be careful about injuries. Every team is hit hard when two of its players get injured. This is why a stroke of luck is needed. If your main player is injured, the entire team falls apart,” he said. .
Replying to a question regarding Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder in pace bowling, he said, “Let’s not talk about individuals. It’s a team game.”
Asked about the possible inclusion of players like Shikhar Dhawan and Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev said selectors understand the team better.
“There is no need to talk about those who are not there. Selectors are better than us because they put their heads together and choose the best team… I think they have collectively decided that this is the best team and that we have to support them,” he said. said.
Kapil Dev praised young opener Shubman Gill for his consistent performance as an opener this year. In the Asia Cup, he finished as the leading run-scorer with 302 runs in six matches at an average of over 75 with one century and two fifties.
“Shubman Gill is a youngster we can all look up to. Very proud to have a player in Indian cricket with that ability,” he said.
With 1,586 runs in 34 international matches at an average of 49.56 with six tons and five fifties in 37 innings, Gill is India’s best batsman this year. He has done particularly well in the ODIs, scoring 1,052 runs in 18 matches at an average of 70.13, with four tons and four fifties. That also includes a double century.
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