In recent times, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been compared to 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev but legendary batsman, Sunil Gavaskar, was not at all amused when asked about the two's comparison.
It was an incredible journey of a bunch of players from a low-ranked team, who went on to beat the big stalwarts of the game.
In the current edition of the Indian Premier league, leg-spinners have been largely successful with Mumbai Indians' rookie Mayank Markande shining in the first three games for his franchise.
Afridi has felt the wrath of the Indian cricketers and citizens, and Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli and Kapil Dev have weighed in on the matter as well.
Kapil Dev, who won India's first World Cup in 1983, said one should not give importance to people like Shahid Afridi.
For the former skipper, any all-rounder should be strong in one of the two skill sets and for him Pandya is primarily a batting all-rounder.
Kapil also spoke about young all-rounder Hardik Pandya and said he needs to "work harder on his batting" as that is his primary skill as an all-rounder.
Trudeau was seen juggling a cricket bat before he handed it out to one of his kids.
Pandya, who has been compared with India's all-time great all-rounder Kapil Dev in past, failed miserably on the South African soil.
Hailing his bold decisions, Kallicharran said Kohli has introduced a new brand of captaincy in India.
The cricket legend believes these U-19 boys are going to be the future stars of Indian cricket and will take the legacy forward.
Pandya, 24, is often considered as India's best all-rounder since the days of the legendary Dev who guided India to its first ever World Cup in 1983.
The 'Haryana Hurricane' slammed Pandya's careless batting approach in the second Test against South Africa in Centurion.
Pandya starred with the bat in the Champions Trophy final last year, and in the first innings of the opening Test against South Africa last week.
One of the greatest captains Team India has seen, the cricket fraternity and many others wish Kapil Dev as he turns 59 today.
Actor Ranveer Singh, who will be playing Kapil Dev’s character in 83, has already begun preparations for his role.
The World Cup winner emphasised on the fact that the player's fitness has helped them achieve consistent victories as the Men in Blue travel to South Africa in January.
Praising the current Indian team, Kapil Dev, who led the Indian team to victory in 1983 World Cup, said the national sides have been doing a great job in the last 10-15 years.
The captain of the 1983 World Cup winning team said Dhoni is in a good form, but it's ultimately the selectors who have to take a call on his future in the shortest format of the game.
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